by Jennifer Mudarrie, LICSW Has the word “vulnerability” become so overused that we assume it means sharing everything or even oversharing? Does the word alone give you shivers or pause when brought up in conversation or even a disagreement? Every person deserves to have deep and meaningful connections so what does it actually look like… CONTINUE
Friendships: How to manage your boundaries and enjoy them more!
by Jennifer Mudarrie, LICSW Rarely do we talk about the friendships in our lives in terms of being a relationship that needs tending too. Today, I want you to bring your awareness now to your friendships. Think about them in their totality in your own life now. Are they bringing you satisfaction and joy/peace/sense of… CONTINUE
Relationship Breakup in the Pandemic: Tips and Tricks to Keep Going
By Charles Jarvis, LMHC One thing is definitive – many people are still struggling – and so did their relationships. In the wake of the pandemic, we are seeing divorce rates on the rise. In our relationships we like to think that we will band together with our partner no matter what – but until… CONTINUE
5 Ways to Evaluate Your Relationship After Change
By Jennifer Rego, MSW, LICSW In previous articles we discussed personal growth and challenges during the pandemic. But, it’s also important to look at how this time has impacted our most intimate relationships. If you are coupled or otherwise partnered, it is important to reflect on your relationship – especially in times of significant change…. CONTINUE
Techniques to Grow Your Relationships this Valentine’s Day
How do you express love and feel loved? Love languages are everywhere in our literature and media. We are inundated with ways to help your partner or yourself. This pandemic, whether you have a partner or not, think of ways to connect even more during this time. Techniques to Improve Intimacy Our job is not… CONTINUE
Giving Constructive Criticism: Walking the Fine Line Between Condescending and Caving In
It’s not easy to communicate negative feedback in a helpful way. Many people err by going too far in one direction or another. Maybe you go “too soft,” tending to altogether avoid giving negative feedback. Your waiter brings you the wrong dish, but you decide to eat it anyway because you don’t want to cause… CONTINUE
How to Avoid Resentment in Relationships
There are many issues that can lead to the demise of a relationship: lack of trust, money problems, infidelity, the list goes on. But one of the most common relationship killers is resentment — and this is often something we can control. Resentment is the bitter emotion that forms when we feel wronged, or… CONTINUE
The Key to Happiness Is Closer Than You Think
As a therapist, I often ask myself a fundamental question: Is there some essential trait or circumstance that my happiest, most well-adjusted clients have in common? It’s certainly not financial success or professional accomplishments. It’s not religious affiliation, or lack thereof. It’s not physical beauty or even health. It’s not having a big supportive family or being… CONTINUE
Why Do People Choose the Wrong Romantic Partners?
“Please accept my resignation. I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept people like me as a member.” When comedian Groucho Marx wrote this, he was expressing a peculiar, yet very common, human trait. A lot of individuals reflexively distrust people that truly appreciate them. As a therapist, I see this a lot… CONTINUE
Couples Counseling: Getting More from Your Partner
by James Robbins, Licensed Counselor and Relationship Expert Couples generally come to couples counseling wanting more from their partner. Maybe you want more quality time, more trust, more physical intimacy, more positive feedback. Whatever you’re wanting more of, you’ve probably expressed this to your partner time and again, in different words and with a variety… CONTINUE
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