Communication is Connection: 3 Things To Do When Communicating with Your Partner
What would you say are the pillars of a good relationship? What makes the foundation strong? Most of us might say trust, respect, and shared values. We might also want to add honesty and compatibility. Last but not least, a key player in a good relationship always comes down to good communication. Through strong, direct, […]
“Am I in a One-Sided Relationship?” 3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Relationship!
What makes a relationship a good one? Or a healthy one? This is one of the common relationship questions we see here at our Woodland Hills therapy practice. You may say love, respect, honesty, and trust. Some may add adventure, shared religious practices, and/or family values. At the end of the day, we may all […]
Best Halloween Date Ideas! Because What Scares You Could Bring You Closer
We tend to think relationships are about positive feelings such as connection, love, and excitement. While these are important feelings to experience in any relationship, we often find ourselves proportionately scared about experiencing negative emotions. Because falsely, we think these negative emotions, such as jealousy, guilt, and insecurity, will break our relationship apart. What they […]
What if You Don’t Want to Have Any Kids? 3 Ways to Make the Decision
Growing up, you may have been exposed to lifestyle choices and expectations that were quite traditional. Most often, the trajectory may have looked something like this: go to school, then college, then get a job, and start a family once you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. This […]
When Your Partner Wants to Know About Your Past Relationships, What Do You Do?
When you meet the love of your life, you feel like you’ve finally met the person you were always destined to spend the rest of your life with. For some, you may feel this way after only a few dates; for others, a few months of dating may pass before you know they are the […]
When You and Your Partner Disagree on Parenting! 3 Ways to Resolve Parenting Conflict With a Spouse
Parenting is a journey like no other. There may be no other role you take on in life that feels so fulfilling and also so overwhelming. Right when you think you’ve figured something out, there is a change in development or just life in general. Right when you’re in a rhythm, something has to shift […]
When People-Pleasing Ruins Your Relationships!
We are social beings. We care for connection. We heal through connection. Unfortunately, this means that we can sometimes become so dependent on those connections that we sacrifice our own needs and wants to make relationships work. If this sounds like you, you are not the only one. Especially if you were raised and socialized […]
Is Infertility Impacting Your Couple’s Relationship Negatively? 3 Ways to Protect Your Marriage When Trying to Conceive
Deciding to have a child may feel like a dream, whereas learning that you have fertility issues may feel like a nightmare. Alongside questions about what the future might bring, you may find yourself ruminating about the past. You might wonder if your attempts might have been easier earlier or if there might be a […]
Are You Anxious to Get Married? How to Cope With Wedding Anxiety!
If you are getting married soon, I would first like to say CONGRATULATIONS! A wedding is a day that celebrates your love and partnership with your significant other, and you deserve to have the day your heart desires. I would also like to say that if you are feeling nervous about the big day, you […]
When Postpartum Depression Hijacks Parenting! 4 Ways to Manage Postpartum Mental Health
It is supposed to be a happy time; you may even have expected it to be the happiest time of your life. Your baby has arrived! This baby might be your first, making you a parent for the first time. It might not. Regardless, you probably have expectations about how this time of your life […]