My Husband Makes Me Feel Worthless – How to Reclaim Your Self-Worth
Feeling worthless in a marriage is devastating. If you’re thinking, ‘My husband makes me feel worthless,’ you’re not alone. Many women (and men) face this painful reality and hope things can improve. In this article, we’ll explore signs that indicate your husband’s behavior impacts your self-esteem, understand the root causes, and offer steps to rebuild […]
Why People Cheat: 3 Types of Affairs Unveiled
Welcome to the Central Park of Marital Bliss (Watch Your Step, There Are Rats) Picture your marriage like Central Park. The verdant oasis in the concrete jungle of New York City—where lovebirds flock for boat rides, couples snuggle under blankets during outdoor concerts, and wedding proposals unfold under starlit skies. It’s tranquil, scenic, and the […]
Unlock Couple Happiness: How Marriage Therapy Can Be The Key to Relationship Success
Marriages and love relationships face particular hurdles when living in New York City. The fast-paced lifestyle, long work hours, financial demands, and lack of space can strain marriages to the breaking point, much like trees bent to snapping. But, as a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist, I’d want to offer you some encouragement. For nearly […]
How to Stop the Blame Game in Your Relationship
Placing Blame in Relationships: A Persistent Problem By the time most couples seek therapy, we imagine the conflict has been brewing for one partner for a while. Rarely is it their first disagreement, and blame-based patterns have emerged. Partners often come to therapy feeling that the other person is to blame for all the problems […]
Rebuilding Intimacy in a Struggling Marriage
Marriage is a challenging journey for many couples. Over time, couples may find themselves becoming distant and disconnected from one another. Intimacy in a relationship can be an important factor in keeping a marriage strong and healthy, but it can also be one of the first things to go when a couple is struggling. Rebuilding […]
Mid-Life Ma’amhood: The New Midlife Crisis for Gen X Women
We all have an image of what a straight man going through a midlife crisis looks like. He is desperately trying to remember what it was like to be young as he drives his new sports car as fast as possible down the street. Shotgun might be a young woman he just acquired after deciding […]
NYC Valentine’s Day Guide 2023: How To Treat The One You Love
Need some swoon-worthy ways to treat the love of your life this Valentine’s Day? The 2023 version of Valentine’s Day is coming up, and there’s no better place to celebrate with your partner or spouse than in New York City, the city that never sleeps! You can do many things to make this day special […]
How to Deal with and Stop Anxiety from Ruining Your Marriage
Anyone living with anxiety will tell you how difficult it is emotionally, mentally, and physically. It can trigger a sense of panic, fear, and a general sense of uneasiness. Anxiety can also bleed into different aspects of your life, including marriage. Is your husband’s anxiety ruining your marriage? Don’t despair. This marital issue is more common than you think.
My Wife Lies to Me All the Time: What to Do with a Lying Spouse
Trust is one of the essential foundations of a relationship, especially a marriage. On the other hand, lying is one of the fastest ways to break that trust. If you’re in a situation where you ask yourself, “why does my wife lie to me all the time?” consider it to be a serious red flag.
How To Know When To Walk Away From A Sexless Marriage
All marriages, including perfectly healthy ones, experience a dry spell at one point or another. Several factors can contribute to this such as stress from work, financial problems, and so on. However, any marriage counselor will tell you that sex is a crucial part of a healthy and happy marriage. There is a difference between occasional dry spells and a sexless marriage.