Couples Thrive Blog

Why do people choose partners who trigger past wounds?

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

You hear it all the time (and maybe you’ve even lived it yourself): A person dates (and breaks up with) the same type of person over and over...

Are you easily offended? Let’s talk why—and what to do about it

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Maybe you don’t get offended easily. If so, kudos! Or maybe… You already know you get offended easily (even if it’s just about one...

Hi, I’m a healthy relationship. Let’s get to know each other!

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Hi! I’m a healthy relationship. I might not look exactly like what you had in mind. In fact, I might even look quite different when...

Help! I’m Feeling Disconnected From My Partner—Now What?

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Feeling connected with your spouse or partner isn’t just important—it’s kind of the whole point. To wit, decades of...

How to get over a situationship

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

A “situationship” is a romantic and/or sexual relationship that isn’t formally defined. You may know it by its other pop culture references...

Why emotional intimacy and sexual intimacy go together

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Intimacy—that feeling of closeness, connectedness, and togetherness shared between people—is one of the most important and...

Do I have an anger problem?

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Let’s face it: anger is uncomfortable. Feeling angry, “seeing red,” or “boiling over” usually doesn’t feel good for you and sometimes...

Don’t stop having fun with your spouse!

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Fun is FUN! That in itself is reason enough to make sure that play, fun, and joyful experiences are regular components of your marriage. When...

Are You Living With a Narcissist?

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

“Narcissism.” The word is a mainstay in modern day cultural lexicon, and rooted in the fictional character Narcissus, from a myth by first...

Staying Connected in a Digitally Disconnected World: Guidelines for the Healthy Couple

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Social media is definitely a double-edged sword. On the one hand, social media helps us connect to loved ones, expand our social and...

New Year Relationship Reboot 2024: 5 Inspiring Couple Goals to Help Your Marriage Thrive This Year

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

I don’t know about you, but I actually really like New Years resolutions. Yes, they get a bad rap. We see headline after headline about the...

Breaking Free From Damaging Relationship Patterns With The One You Love

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

When you argue with your spouse, does it ever feel like Groundhog Day? Do you ever shake your head in disbelief, wondering why you’re having this...