Is It Normal to Feel So Distant Even When We Love Each Other?
Let’s be real: you can love your spouse and still feel like there’s an invisible wall between you. It’s normal, and actually pretty common, for married couples to go through times of emotional distance, even when you care deeply for one another. Many couples get thrown off by this, thinking it’s a sign their relationship […]
How Do We Stop Competing at Home?
If you keep asking yourself, “Why are we having the same arguments over and over?”, you’re not alone. Even strong relationships hit this moment, when it suddenly feels like you and your partner are stuck in some endless tug of war. Power struggles at home aren’t about who’s tougher or who cares more. They’re really […]
What Does the Gottman Method Look Like for Couples in San Diego?
You know you love each other, but lately something feels… off. Maybe the laughter has faded, or conversations turn tense faster than they used to. As a couples therapist in San Diego, I’ve sat across from so many partners who say the same thing, we’re stuck, and we don’t know how to get unstuck. Life […]
5 Lessons California Couples Can Learn From the TV Show Couples Therapy
If you have ever been to couples therapy, you know the unique blend of vulnerability, courage, and hope that fills the room. For many people, what happens behind those closed doors remains a mystery, something private and often misunderstood. One way to better understand the process is to see it in action, and that is […]
How Emotionally Focused Therapy Helps San Diego Couples Break the Cycle of Disconnection
Emotionally Focused Therapy, or EFT, gives couples in San Diego a real chance to move out of old arguments and emotional distance. Instead of dancing the same dance, one person gets loud, the other shuts down, EFT helps both partners truly understand their emotional needs and patterns. It’s all about finding what’s underneath those repeated […]