When Did Your Relationship Become So Serious?
August 27, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
When was the last time you and your partner did something that served absolutely no purpose beyond making you laugh? Did you have to think about it...
Are You Choosing Someone, or Waiting to Be Chosen?
August 26, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
A political figure recently spoke about how much energy women are encouraged to spend finding a partner and being “chosen.” That word...
The Back-to-School Fight That Isn’t Really About the Schedule
August 12, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
August has a way of turning parents into reluctant project managers. School forms start arriving. Supply lists need to be filled. Transportation...
Can Sleeping in Separate Bedrooms Help Your Marriage?
August 5, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
A recent celebrity roundup revealed just how many well-known couples sleep in separate bedrooms, separate apartments, or even separate homes. The...
When Does a Habit Become an Addiction?
July 22, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
Most addictions don't begin with a dramatic intervention, a trip to rehab, or a family in crisis. They usually begin much more quietly. A...
You’re Not “Too Much.” You’re Looking for Reassurance.
July 8, 2026 april
If you've ever been told you're "too sensitive," "too emotional," or that you "just can't let things go," there's a good chance you've found...
Why Adults Avoid Feeling Uncomfortable (and What It Costs Us)
May 12, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
I recently went to a moms’ event at my son’s school where we learned line dancing. And before I say anything else, I need to acknowledge...
Situationships Aren’t Casual—They’re Mentally Draining
April 30, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
For years, ambiguity has shaped modern dating. Situationships—unlabeled relationships without clear direction—often show up in the space...
You Can’t Make Someone Fall in Love With You — But You Can Do This Instead
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
If you search online for relationship advice, one topic dominates the list: How to make someone fall in love with you. It’s...
Why Healthy Boundaries Bring Couples Closer (Not Further Apart)
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
The word boundaries has gotten a bad reputation in relationships. For some couples, it sounds cold. For others, it feels selfish. And...
The Myth of the Fresh Start Effect in Relationships
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
At the start of the new year, after a big fight, or following a major life change, couples often make the promise of a fresh start. New year, new...
Holiday Triggers: Why Old Family Patterns Resurface and How Couples Can Stay Grounded Together
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
The holidays are supposed to feel joyful and connective, but many couples quietly experience the opposite. Stress rises, old family...
