Richard Nicastro, PhD deconstructs communication in intimate relationships and the impact of relationship lethargy. Couples can get into bad habits around the kinds of questions asked and other blocks to truly engaging...
Category - Relationships
Richard Nicastro, PhD
A Story About Breakup Etiquette
A real story submitted by a reader who shares her creative response to an ex-boyfriend’s plan to breakup with her. He likely thought his setup would stifle a potential emotional response from her…boy was he...
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Calling Out for a Circle of Love
There are no treatment options left. This is what an old high school friend of mine and her 19 year old daughter Randi heard from doctors this past April. Randi’s 3 year battle was over. Nearing the end of high...
Ask Lisa: My boyfriend has a double standard
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...
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...
Sexual Interest in Relationships: Navigating Low to High Levels
Richard Nicastro, PhD digs deeper into the important relationship dynamic of sexual interest. While acknowledging the normalcy of an imbalance, he suggests the shortest route to a solution that works for both couples...
This Valentines Day Learn to Speak Their Love Language
Joy Nordenstrom, love coach and matchmaker, speaks to couples and singles about the importance of understanding love languages. For Valentines Day, you can make use of this information in how you honor your sweetie (or...
Joy Nordenstrom, CMM, MBA
In Marriage, It’s Hugs Before Business
Keith Miller, LICSW shares an intimate look at his marriage to demonstrate a common occurrence for many couples; a focus on life logistics to the extent that one or both feel like a business partner. The other day my...
Keith Miller, LICSW
Improve Your Connections
How do you rate yourself as a partner? A friend? A parent? Can you and those you care about benefit from improvement in the connections you have with them? Relationships are like a dance, a two-way street. Like any...
