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Men, Why Empathy in Relationships Matters and How you Can Step it Up (0)

April 4, 2012

A recent article in ScienceDaily.com is titled, “Women Happier in Relationships Where Men Feel Their Pain.”  Those of us in the field of relationship therapy have known that empathy is a cornerstone of a healthy, connected relationship.  However, men and women actually want different emotional payoffs from each other.  The study by the American Psychological Association [...]

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Sex and Committed Relationships

As many fellow relationship therapy folks know, John Gottman is one of the most recognizable names in our field.  He is a leading marriage researcher having written a number of well known books found on many a therapist’s book shelf and on their book recommendation lists for couples therapy clients.  The Gottman Relationship Institute has [...]

Whether Single or in a Relationship, True Love Can Be Yours

Valentines Day is just around the corner.  Whatever meaning you attach to it and whatever feelings it brings up (affection, romance, sadness or ambivalence) I’d like to take the opportunity to explore love as it exists or has existed in your life.  Being human, we are born wired to connect with others.  We seek a secure attachment [...]

In the End, Your Relationships Truly Matter

I was deeply moved by a piece I stumbled upon on CNN’s Belief Blog called, What people talk about when they die.   As a psychotherapist for individuals and couples – as well as a writer about topics related to emotional and relationship health – I am keenly aware of the power of relationships to shape us.  [...]


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