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How to rebuild trust

It’s Not Just the Dishes: The Silent Weight of Unmet Expectations in Marriage—And How to Rebuild Trust

You’re not asking for too much. You’re asking for what was promised.

So many couples walk into my therapy office carrying the quiet weight of disappointment. Not over infidelity. Not over betrayal. But over dishes left undone, emotional checkouts, forgotten birthdays, and the lingering sense of “Am I the only Read the rest

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attachment style

The Love Blueprint: Understanding Attachment Styles in Relationships—and How to Grow Together

Why Do Some Relationships Feel Secure—While Others Leave You Spinning?

The dynamics we carry into romantic relationships often feel familiar—sometimes frustratingly so. Maybe you’ve found yourself pulling away just when things get close. Or perhaps you feel like you’re always reaching, but never fully met.

These patterns aren’t random. They’re … Read the rest

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parenting styles clash

When Parenting Styles Clash: A Compassionate Framework for Co-Parenting Without Conflict

 


Introduction: When Parenting Styles Clash, Everyone Feels It

You’ve just spent 20 minutes patiently helping your child through a meltdown, guiding them with the tools of gentle parenting you’ve spent hours researching and refining. Just as you start to see them self-regulate, in walks your partner: “Enough. Go to … Read the rest

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Love Shouldn’t Cost You Yourself: A Therapist’s Guide to Reclaiming Self-Worth In A Relationship

The Ache of Losing Yourself

There’s a specific ache that comes when you realize you’ve been disappearing inside a relationship.
Maybe it’s subtle—like biting your tongue when you want to speak.
Or maybe it’s louder—like forgetting who you were before them.

If you’re here, reading this, chances are a … Read the rest

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communication in relationships

Effective Communication in Relationships: Real Strategies to Feel Heard, Seen & Connected

You’re not wrong for feeling like you and your partner just… miss each other in conversation. You talk—but don’t feel heard. You listen—but somehow still feel miles apart. Over time, what started as small misfires can solidify into stuck patterns: avoidance, defensiveness, reactivity, or silent distance.

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anxiety in kids

When “Perfect” Hurts: How Perfectionism and Anxiety in Children Quietly Take Root—and How Parents & Teachers Can Help

If you’ve ever watched a child crumble after getting a 94%, refuse to raise their hand unless they’re 100% sure of the answer, or panic when their drawing doesn’t match what they imagined—it’s not just high standards. You’re witnessing the intersection of perfectionism and anxiety in kids.

What looks like … Read the rest

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break the cycle of conflict

Feeling Stuck in the Same Argument? Here’s How to Break the Cycle and Rebuild Connection

Marriage can be a beautiful place of growth—but when you’re caught in the same fight over and over, it can feel more like emotional Groundhog Day.


If you’ve ever thought, “Didn’t we already have this fight… yesterday?”—you’re not alone. So many couples find themselves trapped in a looping conflict, … Read the rest

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Parenting Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Cool): How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Parenting—and How to Outsmart It

by Katherine Jewett, LMFT

Ever catch yourself in a power struggle with a pint-sized human and think, “Who is this control freak, and why does she look suspiciously like me?” If so, congratulations—you’re officially human! And believe it or not, the culprit behind your mini meltdowns over mismatched socks and … Read the rest

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