Couples Therapy

Why EFT Might Be the Best for Infidelity Issues

Q: I’ve been persuaded that my wife and I need assistance discussing her feelings for another man. I’ve Googled therapists in our area and am admittedly overwhelmed by all the choices. How do I choose the right therapist to help us? A: First, selecting a therapist with advanced training in working with couples is essential….

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My Wife Refuses to Talk with Me Outside of Couples Therapy

Q: My wife’s former classmate from grad school moved to the area six months ago. They’ve been getting together occasionally for drinks to catch up. He seemed like a nice enough guy, and I’ve been invited to join them. I went once and felt like an awkward third wheel. So, I stopped going or even…

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A Clean Break Before College?

Q: I’m a senior at Northwest and have been in a relationship for two years. My boyfriend and I are both headed to college in the fall; I’m going to UCLA, and he’s going to Florida State. We’ll be so far from each other that we’re not sure if we should continue the relationship. I…

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Too Friendly Co-Worker: Should I Be Concerned?

Q: I think my husbands coworker is flirting with him. I try to point this out to him but he denies there is a problem. How can I convince him that he should be concerned? A: It can be difficult to convince someone of something if they are not open to the idea. In this…

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Child Middleman for Parent’s Communication

Q: My parents got divorced a few months ago, and our family life has been a mess ever since. When they first separated, my mom started communicating parenting logistics to my dad through me. I didn’t mind at first because it meant they wouldn’t fight, but then my dad started doing the same. It grew…

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Unwelcome In-law Opinions

Q: I am a stay at home mom and my eight-year-old son, Sammy, has some behavioral issues. He gets upset very easily and lashes out unpredictably. Through a lot of work, and therapy, he has gotten much better. My wife and I have learned that when he has a meltdown he is too upset to…

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Can This Relationship Be Saved?

Q: These past few years have taken a toll on my marriage. Being home with my family has been really stressful. When I tried to talk to my husband about how this extra stress was affecting our relationship, he was frustrated with me. I decided not to bring it up anymore. Now, I feel like…

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Breadcrumbed by a TikToker on Valentine’s Day

Q: My best friend has been talking to a “famous” local TikToker online. She has been telling me all the details, and it sounds like she is really into him. The problem is, it doesn’t say that he feels the same. Every time they plan to do something, he cancels at the last minute or…

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Valentine’s Day COVID Edition

A: My partner and I are struggling to find time alone together. We have two teens who never leave the house. No overnights at their friend’s houses, no parties past curfew, no 9 weeks of summer camp in the Catskills. Meanwhile we can’t go to the movies or restaurants. Valentines’ s Day? Yeah, right; lol. …

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Co-Parenting

Q: My ex drives me crazy. He looks for ways to disrupt my life and make things difficult for me. We have a custody arrangement but he constantly breaks rules and tries to renegotiate agreement details. It’s expensive to have my attorney involved at $400 an hour. Now he’s trying to change upcoming holidays. Honestly…

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