A fun and effective way to make intimacy fun again. Key points Sex is supposed to be fun. However, for many, sex has become a chore — or worse, an anxiety-provoking event. When sex becomes less about pleasure and more about performance, couples are at risk for a host of problems, including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, diminishedContinue reading “Taking the Pressure Off of Sex”
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Why Is Yawning Contagious?
Contagious yawning: Mirror neurons link nonconscious mimicry to empathy. Key points Contagious yawning refers to the tendency of individuals to yawn after seeing, hearing, or even thinking about someone else yawning. About 40% to 60% of people exhibit contagious yawning when exposed to these triggers (Norscia & Palagi, 2011). This behavior has been observed inContinue reading “Why Is Yawning Contagious?”
How to Stop People-Pleasing
Balancing the needs of self and other. Key points Do you always let others pick what to watch on TV? What to eat for dinner? How you spend your free time? Do you find yourself apologizing when someone is angry or displeased, even if you did nothing wrong? Do you find it hard to expressContinue reading “How to Stop People-Pleasing”
How to Apologize, According to a Couples Therapist
Show interest in how your partner was impacted, and hold off on explanations. Key points You messed up; we all do it sometimes. Now it’s time to make it right. Whether it’s a careless comment to a loved one or a thoughtless action that leaves someone feeling hurt, the emotional aftermath of a relationship ruptureContinue reading “How to Apologize, According to a Couples Therapist”
Why You Hold Things In, and How to Stop
How to self-validate and express your feelings in healthier ways. Key points What would you do if you were irritated that your partner forgot about an important commitment, yet again? Maybe you’d tell yourself, “It’s not a big deal, don’t bring it up.” But when it happens for the third time, you explode, and yourContinue reading “Why You Hold Things In, and How to Stop”
What to Do When a Partner Feels Like a Roommate
The pattern of mutual withdrawal and how couples can break it. Key points You and your partner hardly ever fight, but something is missing in your relationship—a sense of being lovers, of passion, of emotional intimacy, of closeness. The pain of missing out on a deep love that feels just out of reach is heartbreaking. AndContinue reading “What to Do When a Partner Feels Like a Roommate”
Next Avenue: Does It Matter What My Daughter-In-Law Thinks of Me?
Here you can read excerpts from Donna Moriarity’s article published in Next Avenue written for mother-in-laws struggling in their relationship with their daughter-in-laws and wanting to learn how to improve their relationships. If these misunderstandings go unacknowledged, they go underground, according to Dr. Tasha Seiter, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a practice in FortContinue reading “Next Avenue: Does It Matter What My Daughter-In-Law Thinks of Me?”
The Buzz Podcast: The Buzz Around Relationships
Give this podcast a listen to hear about common issues facing relationships today and how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps. Listen on the Buzz Podcast
The Truth About Female Sexual Desire Everyone Should Know
Here’s how to tap into female desire with science. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships That look—I know that look well. The furrowed brow, the sense of holding back tears, a slight downward tilt of the head: that look on a female client’s face when she tells me, “Never. I never reallyContinue reading “The Truth About Female Sexual Desire Everyone Should Know”
How to Help a Grieving Loved One
When their heart is broken, let them have yours. Originally published on my Psychology Today Blog, Mindful Relationships When someone close to you is experiencing grief, it’s natural to want to jump in and fix it for them. Watching someone suffer brings up discomfort in ourselves. You just want to make it better for them,Continue reading “How to Help a Grieving Loved One”