Couples Thrive Blog

How to talk about world issues and home issues as a couple

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Do things feel heavy to you right now? They do for me, too. When so many difficult issues are going on in the world—including the...

Do Opposites Really Attract- And Is That a Problem?

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

The introvert falls for the extrovert. The one who loves to save marries the one who loves to shop. The “glass half full” kind of person finds...

Feeling Angry at Your Spouse—Let’s Talk About It

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Do you ever get angry at your spouse? For most of us, the answer is a resounding yes. We’re human, after all, and anger is a normal human...

Are You in a Sexless Marriage?

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

A “sexless marriage” can mean different things to different couples. But what all sexless marriages have in common is a lack of physical...

How a Love of “Things” Can Take the Love Out of Your Marriage

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

The catchy adage “Money can’t buy me love” has a lot of truth to it…at least to a point. A well-known 2010 study out of Princeton...

Is Someone Gaslighting You? How to Recognize This Deceptive Behavior (And What to Do About It)

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Have you ever felt (or were told) that you’re “going crazy”? Maybe there was something “off” about a prior relationship you can’t put...

My Spouse is In The Mood But I’m Not—What Should I Do?

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

How often should you and your spouse have sex? The answer: As often as it takes for you both to feel satisfied—which, according to a 2015...

How to Set (and Respect) Boundaries With Your Spouse

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Here’s a simple truth: All healthy relationships have healthy boundaries. You see, boundaries aren’t restricting or limiting. Boundaries...

Is My Relationship One-Sided?

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Many people assume that for two partners to be healthy and thriving together, there needs to be a 50/50 split in terms of energy, love, and effort....

7 Ways To Support Your Family During COVID-19

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Just about everyone has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. For couples with kids, the added stress of homeschooling (even while...

Love in Quarantine: Simple Suggestions for a Healthier Relationship During a Pandemic

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Nobody is immune to stress, and during these unprecedented times—a global pandemic that’s nearly shut down the economy worldwide—high degrees...

How Negativity Can Ruin Relationships

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

It’s not hard to imagine how negativity can be damaging for a healthy relationship. The problem is, we see so many examples of negative...

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