I am in a long distance relationship with my boyfriend. Recently he went out with a woman on a Friday night to a market for drinks. He told me afterwards and said he didn’t really want to tell me. He said he...
Category - Relationships Etc.
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Ask Lisa: I am uncomfortable with my boyfriend’s boundaries with his ex-wife
My boyfriend sold his house and his new place was supposed to be ready in April. He was divorced on March 18th and planned to leave April 1st. The ex-wife and him are still living in one bedroom apartment and she is...
Ask Lisa: My son has schizophrenia and my boyfriend hates him
I’m in a wonderful relationship with a man and we are talking about getting married. My adult son , 24 yrs. has schizophrenia and asked me to come live with us. He wants to get better and needs my help. In the...
Ask Lisa: I am playing second fiddle in my relationship
I’m writing to you to get your opinion on the situation I have going on with my boyfriend. We have been dating for a little over a year. Around the time we first started dating I noticed him texting on his phone...
Valentines Day: Reset Your Expectations to Enjoy the Real Meaning of Love
Valentines Day is associated with romantic love and recognition of the intimate bond you share with your special someone. Cards, flowers, chocolates and other tokens of affections are commonly exchanged in celebration...
Key Insights | Parenting a Teen? Get Familiar with Current Smartphone Trends
Uriah Guilford MFT, unpacks the realities of how teens are using their smartphones these days including a new “fear of missing out” phenomenon that can actually fuel stress and anxiety. If you are a parent...
Uriah Guilford, MFT
Ask Lisa: My boyfriend’s older co-worker is putting the moves on him
My boyfriend has recently started a new position in his workplace. His job is team based so he’s met a few new people and got closer to them as a result of this promotion. However, the woman responsible for the...
5 Strategies to Bump up the Romance without Breaking Your Wallet
Rachel Moheban-Wachtel, LCSW encourages couples to shift their romance focus from special occasions to a daily mindset. She offers some affordable and meaningful ways to show each other love. No matter how long you’ve...
Rachel Moheban-Wachtel, LCSW
Key Insights | Ask Lisa: My boyfriend wants nothing more to do with my son
I am in a relationship and have been for 18 months. We both have kids to previous partners. He has 2 girls aged 4 and 6 and I have 1 aged 7. The issue is my partner has said he can’t deal with my son and wants...
What Does it Mean to be Loved?
Love is something we experience. Being loved and the feeling that comes with it does not have one definition or one encounter. Describing a feeling of being loved for each individual differs from person to person. As...
Jennine Estes, MFT