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The Ex-Factor: 5 Boundaries Every Blended Couple Must Set to Protect Their Peace

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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...