Relationship Therapy

Is scorekeeping eroding your marriage?

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Is Score Keeping in Marriage Eroding Your Relationship? Relationships thrive on love, trust, appreciation, and connection. However, score keeping in marriage can quietly undermine even the strongest relationships. When couples begin tracking who has done more, who was hurt first, or who deserves an apology, emotional distance often starts to grow. If you have ever … Read more

Is your sex life falling apart because of your libido?

Low Libido in Relationships

Is Low Libido Really the Problem? Understanding the Real Causes of Low Sexual Desire in Relationships Low Libido in Relationships can be a problem. Many couples seek relationship counselling because they are concerned about a decline in intimacy and sexual desire. One of the most common complaints I hear is, “I think I’ve lost my … Read more

Is Addiction Relapse Prevention part of your Wedding Preparations?

Addiction Recovery and Wedding Planning

Addiction Recovery and Wedding Planning: How to Prevent Relapse During Wedding Celebrations Planning a Wedding While Protecting Recovery Addiction Recovery and Wedding Planning. Planning a wedding is one of life’s most exciting milestones. However, if one partner is recovering from addiction, wedding preparations can create unique challenges that many couples do not anticipate. Bachelor and … Read more

Are these 4 LOVE ERASERS at work in your relationship?

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The 4 Love Erasers That Can Damage Your Relationship Are These Relationship Killers Affecting Your Marriage? Every relationship experiences challenges. However, certain communication habits can slowly erode trust, intimacy, and emotional connection over time. Relationship expert Dr. John Gottman spent decades studying couples and identified four destructive communication patterns that strongly predict relationship dissatisfaction and … Read more

“Pillow Talk” Part 1: Communication Tips from an Intimacy Counsellor

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How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner Communication Tips for a More Intimate Relationship Many couples find it easier to talk about finances, parenting, or work than they do about sex. As an intimacy counsellor and relationship therapist, one of the first questions I ask couples is whether they feel comfortable discussing their sexual … Read more