What are some problems you might notice early in a relationship that seem small or that you might ignore, but that tend to get worse over time? 1) Inability to handle constructive criticism– as your relationship grows you will have more feedback to give. If…
It often starts off with a hushed phone call from a client I have been seeing for months, someone who tells me their partner is the best part of their life, their rock, etc. They tell me, “I can’t talk long because he doesn’t know…
The struggle is real for many of my clients that try to keep a positive relationship with an emotionally unstable parent. When adult children struggle with narcissistic mothers there are general themes that show up repeatedly – expectations, conflicts, and communication. Narcissistic traits run along…
If you are a stepmom I feel you – it’s a ride for only the brave. So here I am all bright and excited with my stepdaughters at my wedding. And here we are now – 19 years later. There was a lot in the…
You thought you finally met your person. You put time, energy and unconditional love into this person and the life you created together. And yet you are staring down a future of being single. This isn’t the first time – you’ve had 1 or 2…
The holidays are marketed as hallmark moments of family togetherness. What happens when your family being together is a bad thing? As a therapist, I help clients plan family holidays every year. My clients often feel trapped or stuck by their family’s patterns. They feel…