Active listening is a process in which the listener tries to fully understand what the speaker is saying, not only at a literal level but also at a psychological level. Active listening is essential to effective communication in relationships. Especially when it comes to talking about money and ...

In this blog post, I want to draw attention to a harrowing and difficult topic to talk about, but one that needs a voice to represent it.  Working as a male couples therapist I have a unique position, privilege, and responsibility to my male clients who have survived the experience of sexual abu...

Have you ever stopped to think about how your childhood experiences can affect your romantic relationships?  Of course, nobody grows up in a vacuum and we’re all affected by the people and experiences we have. But did you know that our upbringing can affect the way we behave in adult relations...

Perhaps you've heard about attachment styles and wondered why they really matter.  Your attachment style can impact every area of your life.  If you're in a relationship and find yourself chronically dissatisfied, anxious that your partner will leave, or always seem to find problems in your rel...

It can feel really challenging, at times, to get on the same page as your partner when it comes to finances.  Many times this happens when one partner is in charge of the finances. Yet, when one partner is solely responsible for holding onto the big picture financially of what's going on for th...

Understanding when to hire a financial planner is a key step in creating the financial life you desire.  There are many resources out there in this day and age to educate yourself about your finances and how to manage your finances and portfolio successfully.  You can find a myriad of books, we...

Financial infidelity is when one partner hides financial information from the other. This can take the form of hiding spending, hiding investments or savings, or hiding debt. If you're keeping financial secrets in your relationship you're experiencing financial infidelity.  Financial infidelity ...

Great communication is an essential skill for almost everything in life. From success in the workplace to successful interpersonal relationships, knowing how to be a great communicator can help you connect to others in deeper and more profound ways. One of the foundational skills in life is lear...

We don't tend to think of intimacy in terms of finances. Yet, developing financial intimacy is one of the most important skills you and your partner can cultivate to create a thriving relationship and financial life.  The topic of money can be fraught with conflict, however when you work on deve...

Being a trauma-informed couple is likely a new concept to you. Heck, I don’t think I have ever put these words together like this before writing this blog. If you have been learning what a trauma-informed society means, then you are likely familiar with trauma-informed care. Personally, the work...