5 Habits to Ditch in the New Year for Your Relationship to Thrive
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
Old habits are hard to break, especially when they creep into your relationship. It’s bad enough to acquire negative patterns in our own lives,...
5 Ways to Stay Connected After Baby
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
If you’re a new or expectant parent, you’re probably relishing in all of the joys, excitements and memories your new baby will bring. You’re...
5 Ways to Stop the Cycle of Reactivity in Your Relationship
April 11, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “We keep having the same fight over and over,” you’re not alone—and you’re likely stuck in...
Three warning signs of one-sided or unreciprocated love
April 11, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
I love the paradigm that a healthy marriage doesn’t require 50/50 from both partners—it requires 100/100. This means that each...
The Ex-Factor: 5 Boundaries Every Blended Couple Must Set to Protect Their Peace
April 11, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
Blending a family isn’t for the faint of heart. Between the parenting styles, shifting roles, and emotional landmines, it can feel like you're...
44 Empathy Statements That Will Make you the Greatest Listener
April 11, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
If you’ve ever watched the iconic TV show with James Lipton called Inside the Actor’s Studio, you know all too well the notorious question he...
When Silence Hurts More Than Yelling: Understanding Emotional Withdrawal
April 11, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
Arguments are often seen as the biggest threat to a relationship. Couples come to therapy saying, “We fight too much,” or “We can’t stop...
The Best Rule of Thumb for Relationship Repair
April 7, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
December 3, 2015 9:05pm Have you ever been in a fight with your loved one and said things you didn’t mean? I know I have. It feels right to say...
5 Secrets to a Happy Marriage, Starting Now
April 7, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
November 24, 2015 9:11pm Marriage is a beautiful journey, yet sometimes has its setbacks. If you’re feeling like your marriage needs a serious...
Is Venting about your Spouse Just Another Form of Bashing?
April 7, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
I was working with a client recently who asked me what I thought about “spouse bashing” and the effects it had on relationships. I thought this...
Why the Selfie Should be Your Least Favorite Word in the Oxford Dictionary
April 7, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
Why the Selfie Should be Your Least Favorite Word in the Oxford Dictionary January 23, 2014 9:15pm The Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year...
