DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Sometimes a partner withdraws affection because he or she is struggling with stress, mental health issues, illness, or trauma, and they are inwardly focused and stop paying attention to you.” ~ Brian Jory In most romantic relationships, physical chemistry usually starts out hot and heavy. The relationship is novel and exciting, and […]
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “A healthy amount of PDA allows the couple to express their affection to each other, and also to the world. Best practices include using ‘on and off switches.’ Continual PDA loses its importance, and makes others uncomfortable.” ~ Susan Winter How do you feel about public displays of affection? Are you the […]
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” ~ Mark Twain Lying begins early in life. Children as young as two begin lying when they discover how powerful their words are. Lying can come naturally; you say your friend’s favorite shirt looks great, knowing how much she loves the […]
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Be direct. Be clear. Don’t worry about being correct. Worry about being real.” ~Jill Telford Who can relate to the episode of That 70’s Show when Jackie is trying to get Kelso to do something, so she goes radio silent and expects him to figure it out? Of course he has no […]
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” ~ William Shakespeare We all have experienced disappointment in a relationship before. There are a million reasons we may be let down by our friends, family members, or romantic partners. In our most important relationships we often feel our most painful feelings. When we have […]
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.
