Author name: Emily Altman, MA, LPC

We all have needs in our relationships. These needs provide security, love, and connection with our partner. If your needs are not being met, then it can lead to increased conflict and decreased intimacy. Instead of these conversations leading to conflict, my main tip is to communicate the opportunity! Here’s how… Avoid Criticism or the […]

There are three main phases to falling in love: limerence (or the honeymoon phase), establishing trust, and building loyalty. When you establish loyalty and commitment to your partner, you are also committing to your partner’s family. While some cultures express family commitment differently, there is still some level of connection with your partner’s family. Adapting

The social media rabbit hole can suck us in. You think you’ll just watch one or two videos, but then an entire hour has passed by! Social media platforms want us to stay on their platform and it works – but why? Research completed by the Harvard Business Review explored why employees log into social media sites during

When people are concerned about their decreasing intimacy, they often blame the infamous “honeymoon phase”. While there is some truth to this phase, many couples live a satisfying sexual relationship – regardless of what ‘phase’ their relationship is in. In this post, you’ll learn more about what research tells us about intimacy. The “Honeymoon Phase”

Almost daily, I have a client discuss how their daily life is overwhelming. Even if you’re able to get some things done, you still have to manage your honey-do list and the kids’ activities. Instead of continuing to feel anxious, rushed, or flustered, here are three tips to change the pattern. To start, separate your

One partner wants to talk, and the other partner wants a break – so now what? This dynamic is challenging for many couples because you both see a different solution to help manage the stress! These different perspectives have different challenges and strengths in communication; however, this can be a win-win when managed effectively! Your

When couples think of reconnection, they often think about dating that allows them to “escape” from their daily stresses. In reality, the likelihood of going on these dates regularly is less probable than you would prefer. You could wait on your reconnection, or you can choose to focus your energy on something you can do today.

Love languages are the acts we perform to communicate our love to our partner. If your partner has a different love language than you do, then it may cause conflict within the relationship. We can help reduce this conflict by implementing the 5 love languages that your partner is speaking, and, in turn, your partner

Choosing a therapist can be a daunting task, but with the right information, it’s within your reach. One of the main questions I get when people ask me about my occupation is how to find a therapist. When you want a great fit, sometimes a “counseling near me” search may not be enough. There are