Multicultural relationships—where partners come from different cultural, ethnic, religious, or national backgrounds—are increasingly common. These relationships can be deeply enriching, offering opportunities for growth, learning, and expanded perspectives. At the same time, cultural differences can introduce unique challenges that, if left unaddressed, may lead to misunderstanding, conflict, or emotional distance. Understanding these challenges is an Read More
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Challenges in Neurodiverse Couples When ADHD Is Present
Neurodiverse couples often experience relationship challenges that can feel confusing and deeply painful, especially when one partner has ADHD. These challenges are not the result of a lack of effort or care, but rather differences in attention, emotional processing, communication styles, and daily functioning. Over time, these differences can create patterns of misunderstanding and emotional Read More
Challenges in Neurodiverse Couples When Autism Is Present
Biggest Challenges in Neurodiverse Couples: When One Partner is on the Autism Spectrum Relationships between neurodiverse partners, especially when one partner is on the autism spectrum, can face unique challenges. Differences in communication, emotional processing, and daily routines can create tension or misunderstandings, even in caring and committed relationships. Communication Differences and the Double Empathy Read More
Connection in Couples: Guide to Rebuilding Closeness
Emotional Connection in Couples: A Gottman-Informed Guide to Rebuilding Closeness Emotional connection is the foundation of strong, lasting relationships. In the Gottman Method, emotional connection is built through turning toward one another, strengthening the friendship system, and creating emotional safety. When couples feel emotionally connected, they are better able to manage conflict, cope with stress, and navigate life Read More
Why We Keep Having the Same Fight Over and Over
Many couples come to therapy saying, “We fight all the time—but it’s always about the same thing.” Money. Parenting. Chores. Sex. Time. Feeling unappreciated. Over time, these arguments start to feel exhausting and hopeless. You may leave conversations thinking, “We’ve talked about this so many times—why doesn’t anything change?” The reason may surprise you: most Read More
Is Relationship Therapy for us?
Many couples wonder whether their relationship problems are “serious enough” for therapy. In reality, couples therapy isn’t only for relationships in crisis—it’s for couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. If you’ve been asking yourself whether therapy could help, here are some common signs to consider. You Keep Having the Same Read More