It's ok to fight; most problems will be on repeat until dreams and experiences are mutually validated and fostered within the relationship. Productive conflict is not about the problem as much as it is about the other person you are fighting with.

The Gottman's research shows that couples who wish to have a positive and satisfying relationship need to spend six hours per week investing in the relationship in strategic ways.

Screen time can negatively affect your mental health, relationships, and neurochemistry.

Reasons to explore emotions with your child(ren) and how in 6 steps.

New Years' is a time when many people go to counseling to "start on the right foot" and "get things fixed". I think this is great but is sometimes not sustainable.

Little things every day to make today great can help you navigate needs and stressors this holiday season.

Criticism (bad) and Contempt (worse) are signs that your conflict is escalating and signs that your relationship is in distress. Try regulating your emotions and needs to get connection and resolution together.

Emotions are big and small, sometimes we ignore small emotions because they are not intense. Bigger is not always more important.