WHY CAN’T YOU BREAK FREE FROM YOUR EX?
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
Breaking up is like the grand finale of a big life event, complete with high-flying emotions and dramatic exits. But when the show’s over, and...
5 things you should do if your partner is quiet-quitting your relationship (from Business Insider)
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
April Eldemire of Couples Thrive was featured in this article from Business Insider. Article reposted with permission. If your partner is...
Breaking the Cycle: How to Stop Being Negative in Your Relationship
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
Many of us have been there. You bring up an issue with your partner, and you feel attacked by their response. You get defensive and return...
The Three B’s to Discuss With Your Spouse This Holiday Season
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
Want your holiday season to stay merry and bright this year? Here’s a basic rule to keep in mind: Make sure you and your spouse are on the same...
Love Bombing: What Is It, How to Recognize It, and What to Do About It
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
Ever heard the saying, “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is”? This is exactly the case when it comes to love bombing, a term that...
Signs of True Love: How to Differentiate Genuine Feelings from Infatuation
April 19, 2026 April Eldemire, LMFT
Infatuation vs genuine feelings of love: think you can spot the difference? If you’re in the newest stages of a relationship, this actually...
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...
