Do you ever look at cheerful, loving couples and wonder what their secret is? Why are they so happy all of the time? How do they manage to keep that bond strong? And most importantly, can I foster that same loving relationship? Dr. Gilbert Chalepas says yes, indeed you…
This was a particularly unhealthy relationship, tainted by jealousy and many other issues. While the relationship certainly did not last for much longer, we did manage to recognize and work through his feelings of jealousy together. That’s not to say it is an easy process, but it is doable—especially when…
All you need is love, right? Well, not quite. While undying love is essential to a happy, healthy marriage, every strong relationship also requires some hard work. Because life isn’t always easy—in fact, it can get pretty messy. That being said, there are proactive measures couples can take to keep…
My last boyfriend and I should have called it quits years earlier—but we just didn’t know what a healthy relationship looked like. The two of us had a whole lot of love for each other, and we believed that was enough. We thought that the jealousy, codependency, infidelity, and endless…
Each relationship we enter is like a puzzle we have to find the right pieces for. It takes time and experimentation to figure out what makes each person happy and what makes the overall relationship a healthy one. Take, for example, two past relationships of mine: the first was a…
Our relationships should be cherished—they’re a main source of love, happiness, and support in our lives. Sometimes, however, we lose sight of that thanks to a plethora of reasons: we’re swamped at work, we begin to take our partner for granted, we get hung up on an ongoing conflict, we…
I’ve had my fair share of breakups—probably more than I’d like to admit. And 95% of the time, I was the one doing the breaking up. It all started back in 4th grade: one of my best friends asked me to be his girlfriend and I thought, “Sure, why not?…
Love—perhaps the single most wonderful, yet complicated thing life has to offer us. We all hope to fill that gaping void; to discover that missing puzzle piece; to find that special someone to walk through life with. And when we do, we’re elated—we rejoice in the love and the happiness…
I practically came out of the womb breaking hearts. No, not in a cocky, I’m-so-awesome-and-beautiful way. My breakups actually just always go horribly wrong. I somehow approach the situation every time in the worst possible way, and the poor guy either ends up confused or a mess of emotions. I’m…
Courtship, to some, may be an unpleasant concept that is associated with words like “old-fashioned” and “antiquated.” When we hear the word, we may think of how it was used it in the past as a way for parents to oversee the process of uniting their children. In the past….
Are you considering or already in a long distance relationship? Working in Boston, I have met with lots of clients in these situations (Boston, like many major cities is very transient). My clients in long distance relationships tend to fall into 2 groups: The partners have never had much (or…
Ten Important Things To Consider Before Getting Engaged Are you in a serious relationship that might be leading to engagement? Perhaps a friend is contemplating marriage, and you want to provide practical, realistic advice. Whatever the case, there are at least 10 very important questions you need to ask your…
