Couples Thrive Blog

No Brainer Relationship Tips for New Parents That Don’t Have Time to Think

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

The transition from being a couple to becoming new parents might seem like a walk in the park, but 67% of couples report dissatisfaction, increased...

How to Avoid the 4 Most Destructive Relationship Behaviors

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Couples often have the same complaint. “When things are good, we’re great. But when we argue, we can never seem to fight fair. It becomes...

What’s Your “Falling in Love” Story?

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

When you take a trip down memory lane and think back to how you and your parter fell in love, do you remember it lovingly? Or is your love story...

How to Self-Soothe and Be Calm in a Fight

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Fighting with the one you love royally sucks; even if it feels justified. In moments of anger, we often lose sight of the underlying feelings behind...

How to Raise Kids Who are Happier, Smarter and More Emotionally Connected

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Technology is booming, material demands are higher than ever and our lives are busier than we ever thought possible. And as more and more grown-ups...

Creating Rituals of Connection

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

No one wants to feel like their relationship is a cliche. Couples want to stand out and feel truly unique, original and authentic. Rituals of...

5 Relationship Revelations from a Couples Therapist

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

As a marriage and couples counselor, I’m often asked for the magic cure or secret remedy that makes relationships last. And even though I can’t...

Why You Should Be Praising Chrissy Teigen’s Postbaby Date Night Instead of Shaming Her

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Chrissy Teigen’s been getting a lot of criticism in the news lately for going out on the town with her husband, John Legend just nine...

Have You Fallen Into a “Relationship Rut?”

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Have you been feeling disconnected from your partner lately? Unfulfilled in your relationship? Lackluster about wanting to spend any quality time...

Have You Updated Your Partner’s “Love Maps” Lately?

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

Couples who report sustained friendship and satisfaction with their significant others make an effort to stay on top of their partner’s “love...

Heat Things Up With These Favorite Summertime Activities

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

With summer fast approaching, everybody’s feeling the heat. Longer days and sweaty nights makes for more leisure time and a little less clothing....

10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for That Awesome Mom in Your Life

April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT

The “Black Mamba” (aka Kobe Bryant) finished his final season of his career yesterday and EVERYONE is talking about it. He went out in style,...