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We’ve spoken in the past about some of the challenges of dating apps. These apps provide accessibility to other single people, but that same accessibility has a drawback: it is harder both mentally and psychologically to commit, both for yourself AND for the other person. Modern dating apps have a “Grass is Always Greener” problem. […]

Relationships are a single entity made up of two individuals, each one with their own needs and wants. When two people want different things or communicate in different ways, this has the potential to create conflict – a heated discussion, an argument, or even a fight. There’s a belief that a relationship is unhealthy when

As a therapist, one area of focus for my practice is individual relationship therapy. This type of therapy differs a bit from couples counseling, in that it is about you and your feelings, role, etc. in the relationship. Our goal working together is to make sure that you are feeling your best, whether you’re single,

Some people love and embrace the single life. But many others desire long term, fulfilling relationships. The challenge is that you cannot force someone to be in a relationship with you. Not all relationships work out, not all potential partners are available or ready for commitment, and not everyone is able to find “the one”

We want to be heard. We want to be supported. We want the person that we’re with to read between the lines, hear what we’re really saying, and make changes that address some of the needs we have in the relationship. But then, when we’re talking about our needs with someone, we notice that they’re

More and more singles are using – if not rely on – online dating apps to help them navigate the dating world. While this may not be the only way to meet people, it is the one more people are using with accessibility that allows you to get connected to a broader dating pool than

Dating is different now than it was 20+ years ago. While online dating has been around for a while, before smartphones, most people were out and about – increasing the odds that they’d run into someone that they could have a connection with. Now, most people spend a significant portion of their awake time on

It often feels like life has become more overwhelming now than ever before. Part of that may be the stage we are in our lives – many of us trying to navigate difficult careers, parenting, relationships, and more – but that does not explain all of it. There are issues now that can increase burnout

So many of us have experienced it – the pain that comes from thinking about someone that we are not over, or someone that is no longer a part of our lives. This is especially common after breakups, where we want so much to forget about that person, only to find that it seems like

One of the challenges facing many women, especially those in relationships and those with kids – is feeling overwhelmed by a “mental load” – a series of tasks, to do lists, needs, and worries that are essentially always on your mind. We are often taught that it is our role to take care of the