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Understanding Relationships and Patterns
Insights on relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, affair recovery, and trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples.
Why You’re Listening All Wrong in Your Marriage
Early in a relationship/marriage we listen with an intention to hear. We hang on every word and breath. We ask gentle questions that are meant to improve connection. If the relationship continues, we feel accepted. Eventually though, we stop hearing and revert to listening.
Happiness = Goals With A Soul
What if we have it all wrong; setting our goals early in the hopes that when we accomplish these things, we’ll feel a particular way. Instead, what if we sat down and really thought about how we truly, deeply want to feel in the different areas of our life.
The #1 Way to Become the BEST Gift Giver
Consider this, we often give love the way we want to receive it. If your primary love language is "gifts" and your romantic partner's primary love language is "quality time," you could be spending a lot of money and missing the boat...
Secure Attachment = Happier Relationships.
As human beings we are all hard-wired to connect. When we feel that our attachments are solid, we are calmer and more confident. When we feel good, it's easier to give and receive love.