Relationship Threats

We’ve all been there – that moment when a loving relationship suddenly feels ice-cold. One partner rolls their eyes, the other responds with a biting comment, and what started as a minor disagreement spirals into…

Revised 9/28/2023 In our previous exploration of “Understanding Different Types of Affairs,” we examined how infidelity manifests in various forms, each with distinct patterns and motivations. We delved deeply into Split-Self Affairs, where partners maintain…

Have you ever felt like you’re talking to a brick wall during an argument with your partner? That frustrating sensation when they seem to completely shut down, leaving you feeling unheard and increasingly desperate to…

Living with bipolar disorder in a marriage creates unique challenges that require understanding, patience, and dedicated teamwork between partners. From managing manic episodes and depression to navigating financial decisions and emotional boundaries, couples face a…

In the intricate web of domestic violence, two distinct archetypes emerge—Cobras and Pit Bulls—crafted from the findings of extensive research conducted by Neil Jacobson, Ph.D., and John Gottman, Ph.D. Their groundbreaking work, chronicled in “When…

​There are few issues more ​destabilizing to a marriage than one partner’s inability to feel the hurt and damage their behavior is doing to another spouse–or to care. It is called by different names: selfishness,…