Unlike guilt, shame isn’t about your behavior, shame is a reflection of how you see yourself in your life. Toxic shame can ...

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There are times in everyone’s life when you feel overwhelmed or lost. When life feels like a struggle. When things start to feel hopeless. Your marriage may feel lonely or rocky. You might be facing a ...

When the person you love the most feels so far away. I know that relationships can sometimes be extremely challenging (I’ve been married for over 30 years). When you’re in the midst of an argument it ...

Why therapy for older adults and older couples? You go along in life thinking that you know who you are. Then you hit your 50’s, 60’s, or 70’s, and everything starts to change. The shift may be subtle ...

Growing up with self-involved or emotionally immature parents can make childhood very hard. You may be well taken care of, have a stable home life, and get birthday parties, but still feel that ...

Masturbation is often a taboo subject in marriage. People keep it hidden out of shame and fear of hurting their partner's feelings. And in many marriages, one partner may try to forbid their partner ...

Starting to have sex again after an affair is often a major stumbling block for couples. Being intimate can trigger intense feelings of shame, anxiety, and sadness for both partners. But becoming more ...

What does it mean to forgive? Is it really possible to forgive someone? In this fascinating discussion with Dr. Fred Luskin, the world-recognized expert on forgiveness, we'll learn how and why we can ...

Have you ever gone on a great vacation with your partner and ended up having a fight? It's a common problem. But it's so frustrating and confusing. In this episode, I'll explain why that happens and ...