Richard Nicastro, PhD examines why couples fight and proposes that bickering isn’t always the way it seems. Though bickering can clearly be problematic, he proposes the possibility that sometimes it might be fun...
Category - Relationships
Richard Nicastro, PhD
How to Work on Yourself for Lasting Change
Key Takeaways: Self-awareness is your guide: Understanding your internal patterns is a key to growth. Family of Origin Work is your foundation: Clarity around past experiences illuminates present challenges and is...
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Ask Lisa : Lack of Emotional Safety in My Relationship
A woman shares her concern about the lack of emotional safety in her relationship and her challenge with getting him to understand what she needs from him. The Question to Lisa “I read your article on emotional...
Limerence vs. Love in Long-Distance Relationships
Most people have felt that rush of intense emotion when first attracted to someone: the butterflies, the obsessive thoughts, the constant yearning. Long-distance relationships can be a breeding ground for intense...
Swipe Left on Swipe Culture : Why Online Dating Apps Are Being Ditched
The reign of online dating and its hallmark “swipe culture” is experiencing a decline. Apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge became the go-to for people looking for love, or at least a connection. But recent...
How to Avoid Politics Blowing Up Relationships Over the Holidays
While many are anticipating the upcoming holidays to be merry and bright, there are others who dread the political elephant in the room at their family gatherings where divergent opinions are a reality. As a practicing...
How to Create More Intimacy in Your Relationship
Intimacy, the feeling of closeness and emotional connection with another person, is the cornerstone of healthy and fulfilling relationships, playing a vital role in relationship satisfaction, fostering trust...
Middle-Aged Women: Thriving in Emotional & Relationship Transitions
Middle age, often defined as the years between 40 and 65, is a time of significant transition for many women. It’s a period marked by physical, emotional, and social changes, which can ripple through all aspects...
Roadblocks to Forgiveness in Relationships
Richard Nicastro, Phd, explores some of the obstacles to forgiveness in intimate relationships; shame, guilt and fear. Imagine this scenario: Your spouse/partner has wounded you in some way. S/he has now expressed what...
Help for High-Conflict Couples
Having a healthy, loving and connected relationship is one of the most rewarding experiences. Couples often start out in a good place and can’t imagine things going awry. The biologically necessary attachment...
