There’s a reason why so many books, movies, and songs are about love relationships. Relationships can satisfy a yearning for security, comfort, peace, protection, and support. How many of us have been explicitly taught how to cultivate this kind of relationship, though? Most of us tend to carry out what we have observed in childhood […]

A heterosexual couple is seen side by side, each partner holding one side of a broken heart, demonstrating how trauma can affect your marriage.

Do you find yourself wondering if you and your spouse are compatible? Maybe you or your partner are considering separation or divorce and aren’t sure that you want to stay in the marriage. Many couples – most couples – face these thoughts and questions at one point or another in their relationship. This can result […]

A therapist is seen smiling and explaining something to a heterosexual couple engaging in couple therapy.

Couples who understand how their attachment styles impact their relationship can develop healthier strategies for a closer, more secure bond. Our attachment style affects a variety of areas in our relationship, including how we see things, what we look for, what we need, and especially how we manage emotional distress. In fact, each attachment style […]