Relationship Counseling for One
There’s a lot of good talk about consent these days–and there should be. A lot of it, of course, focuses on safety and respect, particularly for women. And that’s really important. But the conversation is often framed as consent being something men don’t get...
Relationship Counseling for One
Have you and your partner fallen into particular roles that you now feel stuck in? How did those roles come about? Were they freely chosen by the two of you–together? Or are they remnants of the role you’ve always played in relationships, with friends,...
Relationship Counseling for One
If you’re a man, particularly a straight man, how does it feel to be with a woman who doesn’t expect, maybe even doesn’t allow you, to do the masculine thing. The expected masculine thing. And by “masculine thing” I mean: holding a door...
Relationship Counseling for One
I was asked to contribute to an article on working on relationship issues in the new year. The article on Marriage.com put together a nice group of relationship experts and I’m glad to be among them. I was particularly drawn to any of the New Year’s goals...
Relationship Counseling for One
When working with any new client, I’m interested in learning about the other beings who inhabit their lives. Partners, children, friends—but also pets. Pets are part of the family, right? We spend lots of money and time on them. Some people spend just as much as they...
Relationship Counseling for One
Relationships can be great and many people put a lot of work and effort into finding that certain someone. Once you’re in one, though—especially if you’ve spent a good deal of time single—you may be concerned that you’re going to “lose yourself” and start to feel...
