Gary Chapman proposes that there is an expiration date on “obsessional love.” This love is that “falling in love” feeling complete with warm fuzzies and a desire so spend every waking moment with one’s significant other. It is charged with emotion and chemistry. However, as suggested in his book, The Five Love Languages: The Secrets…
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Pages: 203 Ideal Reader: Couples (dating, engaged, married) who wish to enhance or improve their romantic/intimate relationship. Applicable to all couples regardless of length of relationship, sexual orientation, or relationship makeup. Ideal Issues Addressed: Disconnected from partner Spark is gone in the relationship Feeling like you and your partner are roomates Feeling unloved and unsure…
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Recently, I was watching My Little Pony Friendship is Magic with my children. One particular episode titled, “Putting Your Hoof Down,” (S2E19) addressed assertiveness. In it, a very shy and soft spoken pony, Fluttershy, was being pushed aside and taken advantage of while shopping in the market. She decided to take a class on how…
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We all have expectations on how our relationships with others are supposed to work. However, the reality is that our expectations are very rarely met. Things beyond our control impact our relationships with others such as stress from work, different upbringings, cultural beliefs and values, and personality differences. These can all interfere with our expectations…
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Heather is an Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who unites systemic therapy with philosophical concepts. She has interests in Couples therapy, Consensual Non-Monogamy, Veteran Couples/Caregivers/Family, Philosophical Counseling, Sex therapy, and how to live a good life. Learn more about her here
