Is It Really This Way—Does Therapy Get Worse Before It Gets Better?
It’s a question many couples ask when therapy starts to feel harder instead of better: Is this normal—or is something going wrong?
What I Listen For When Couples Talk
Couples often think the problem is what they’re arguing about.
But beneath the words, something else is happening—something that often goes unheard.
Why Couples Grow Apart — Even When Nothing Is “Wrong”
Some relationships don’t end in a dramatic moment.
They slowly drift apart.
Here’s how emotional distance quietly develops between couples — even when life appears stable on the surface.
We Marry Our Unfinished Business
We don’t just marry a person — we marry the roles we learned in childhood. The Golden Child, the Expresser, the Lost Child. When conflict feels bigger than the moment, it’s often unfinished business resurfacing. Here’s how early family roles shape adult relationships.
When Betrayal Guts a Relationship
Infidelity is more than sex — it is a rupture of trust that can shatter a relationship. This piece explores what betrayal does, why affairs happen, and what it truly takes to rebuild trust.