Communication

Ask Open-Ended Questions   The next step in knowing your partner is to ask questions that deepen your understanding of them.   “Did you call the plumber today?” is not a question that tells you much about your partner’s internal world.   Try asking, “If…

State of the Union Date   The State of the Union is a time to reflect on the relationship and share both things that are working well and things that need to be addressed. What I see with the couples I work with is that…

How to Determine Compatibility with Someone New When you’re looking for a new friend, it’s crucial to be able to determine compatibility. The same goes for friends with benefits and new long-term partners when you’re part of the non-monogamous community. You don’t want to spend…

Trauma is an unfortunate thing. Recovering from it can take months to years depending on the level of severity, and the individual who has experienced the trauma. Then, even when you think you’ve put it behind you, it can come back to rear its ugly…

A common point of soreness in relationships is, “they don’t listen” and “I don’t feel heard”. Without clear, open, honest communication a thriving relationship is hard to have. The differing ways people communicate has led to such ideas that some are just from entire different…

Hey fellow human who also probably has a small subset of humans they love having in their lives… don’t you also hate them sometimes? What’s that about? A favorite couple of mine started their journey of love while both in high school, because it would…