by Sabrina Walters | Aug 13, 2018 | Communication, Couples, Intimacy, Marriage
When you’ve been in a long-term relationship for, well, a pretty long time, it’s common to develop a rhythm, a schedule, a sense of what’s ‘normal’ for your life together. And when your partner suddenly decides they want to change that...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 13, 2018 | Affair Recovery, Communication, Conflict, Couples, Intimacy, Marriage, Sex
As we discussed on our blog from last week, social media can provide a temptation to the best of us. But what do you do if you suspect that your partner has already made those connections? This can be a horrible feeling. But, first of all, resist the urge to try...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 27, 2018 | Communication, Couples, Marriage
Do you need alone time as part of your own self-care? Sometimes, when we’re in a long-term relationship, asking for alone time can feel strange. You love your partner, and you love being together, but sometimes one of you just needs more alone time than the...
by Sabrina Walters | Feb 27, 2018 | Core Values Couples, Couples, Intimacy, Marriage
Reposted from our newsletter, February 8th — subscribe here! Every Valentine’s Day, we all tend to do the same sort of thing. Something romantic. And of course, romance is essential for a healthy relationships. Which is why we’re suggesting something...
by Sabrina Walters | Aug 1, 2017 | Affair Recovery, Conflict, Counseling, Couples, Marriage
A lot of times when a relationship goes through a big reveal — someone had an affair years ago, or they’re addicted to some substance — it can feel like your partner is suddenly a completely different person. How could this person you thought you knew so...
by Sabrina Walters | Jun 20, 2017 | Communication, Core Values Couples, Counseling, Couples, Marriage, Retreat
Remember that Gottman Relationship house? Well, the very first floor of the relationship house in Gottman is something called “love mapping.” Have you heard of it? Love mapping is an intentional check-in to really make sure you know your partner deeply. It’s kind of...
