by Jami Ober MMFC/T, LMFT | Dating, Marriage
If 2020 has given us anything, it is a revitalized awareness of the importance of spending time with our loved ones. We have all spent time and energy reworking the structure of our lives to fit our new normal and keep ourselves and others safe. Although date night is...
by Jennifer Elkin MA, LMFT | Dating, Marriage
In this new world of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be contemplating the odds of you and your partner successfully navigating multiple weeks of one-on-one time. To help, here are seven tips to make the most of this time with your loved one....
by Micah Brown MS, LMFTA | Dating, Marriage
Many of us struggle with getting distracted by our devices and missing out on opportunities for connection. One of the best ways to combat this is to be intentional about how our smartphones and tablets can work for us and enhance our relationships. Here are some apps...
by Devan Armstrong MS, LMFT | Dating, Marriage
Couples generally understand “date night” is a necessity to reconnect with one another and have fun shared experiences. However, it is all too common for couples to get bogged down in the planning of a date night by details such as scheduling childcare,...
by Kelli Blystone | Marriage
Everyone knows, hindsight is 20/20, but we wanted to find out what married couples wish they’d known before tying the knot. Marriage takes work, compromise, and plenty of understanding. Whether you’re newly engaged, or a marriage veteran, it’s never too late to hear...
by Kelli Blystone | Lifestyle, Marriage
Few conversations spark arguments as easily as discussions around money and finances. However, being on the same page when it comes to your finances is a crucial aspect of a happy, healthy relationship. We’ve outlined a few steps you can take to develop your own...
by Kelli Blystone | Marriage
Aside from locking down that person who is now forced to laugh at your bad jokes for the rest of your lives, marriage comes with many benefits you may not have realized. Of course, in more recent years, marriage is not necessarily expected of adults, domestic...
by Kelli Blystone | Marriage
Most of us don’t think twice about sitting down and opening Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on our phones for a browse session several times throughout the day. While you catch up with your digital relationships, have you ever wondered what you might be missing in...
by Katherine Ruiz MA, LMFT | Marriage
It is incredibly common for couples to experience a decline in sexual desire at some point in their relationship. Do any of the following signs of lower sexual desire sound familiar? Sex feels more like work than fun You don’t look forward to sexual encounters...
by Katherine Ruiz MA, LMFT | Marriage
I talk with many couples who complain about wanting the “spark” back in their sex lives. All too often, the greatest deterrent to that spark is unrealistic expectations. Many individuals get stuck on the idea of having “perfect” sex: spontaneous, intense,...
