Couples Thrive

Making relationships last.

April Eldemire LMFT

Is Anger Affecting Your Marriage?

Anger on its own isn't necessarily a problem. The problem is when the emotion assumes full control over your behaviors and actions.

Are You Living With a True Narcissist?

What is a "true narcissist"? And if we know someone who is, what do we do?

Staying Connected in a Disconnected World

Social media is definitely a double-edged sword. On one hand, it helps us connect to loved ones. On the other hand, it can lead to destructive feelings of isolation and loneliness.

3 Steps to a Relationship Reboot

Shared goals help couples shift perspective and visualize a future for their relationship that engenders hope and inspiration.

How to Talk About World Issues and Home Issues as a Couple

With so many difficult problems in the world, it can feel like you're shouldering these burdens on your own. Here's how to talk about them with your spouse.

Research Shows That These Two Things Keep New Parents Happy

Is your new baby keeping you up at night and straining in your marriage? You're not alone. A few adjustments can help you and your spouse be a strong team.

Do Opposites Really Attract, and Is That a Problem?

The introvert falls for the extrovert. The one who loves to save marries the one who loves to shop. Are these relationships destined to thrive or doomed to fail?

Feeling Angry at Your Spouse? Let's Talk About It

While feeling angry at your spouse isn't inherently bad, anger can have a negative impact on your marriage if it's not dealt with well.

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Are You in a Sexless Marriage?

No matter how long you've been with your spouse, it's important to have a clear understanding of intimacy in the bedroom—or wherever your shared sex life takes you.

7 Signs of Being in a One-Sided Relationship

One-sided relationships are simply too imbalanced. Here are three things you can do to shift to a more equitable partnership.

How to Set (and Respect) Boundaries With Your Spouse

Relationship boundaries aren't restricting. They provide the freedom to express your needs and values while honoring the needs and values of your partner.

My Spouse Is in the Mood but I'm Not. What Should I Do?

It's tricky sometimes to get in the mood when you're not feeling frisky. So how often should you and your spouse have sex? As often as it takes for you both to feel satisfied.

Is Someone Gaslighting You?

Have you ever felt that you're "going crazy" or "losing your mind?" While subtle, this could be gaslighting, an extremely detrimental relationship dynamic.

How a Love of "Things" Can Take the Love Out of Marriage

The adage "Money can't buy me love" has a lot of truth to it—at least to a point.

7 Ways to Support Your Family During COVID-19

Even as we step out of quarantine life, we still have many family and parenting uncertainties up ahead. A few family adjustments can go a long way.

Three Reasons to Be Vulnerable in Your Relationship

If a relationship is like a garden, then a couple’s shared vulnerability is like fertilizer, or manure. Icky at times, it helps a relationship grow and thrive.

Love in Quarantine

Couples in quarantine, we see you. And no matter what is going on in the world, it’s never the wrong time to work on strengthening your relationship.

How Negativity Can Ruin Relationships

Is too much negativity creeping into your relationship? This common tendency is a relationship killer. Learn how to be more positive for the health of your relationship.

How to Tell That You've Found the Right Partner for You

Do you ask yourself often if you've found the right one? A few key questions can provide clarity on moving forward or putting on the breaks.

An Empirically Sound Approach for Relationships in Distress

Creating a secure relationship bond is possible with the right therapy approach.

Finding Forgiveness for Your Spouse

Finding forgiveness for hurt, betrayal, or disappointments is a necessary step for a strong future together.

How Mental Illness Affects Romantic Relationships

Is your relationship negatively affected by a partner with a mental illness? Learn how to navigate the symptoms and behaviors together.

The 4 Things That Will Hurt Your Relationship the Most

So damaging are these behaviors in a relationship that they’ve earned an ominous nickname: The Four Horsemen.

How to Know if You're in a Codependent Relationship

Learn how to recognize the warning signs and navigate a healthier relationship.

44 Empathy Statements That Will Make You a Great Listener

Tired of your partner jumping to solutions when you just need to vent? Learn the art of validation and understanding.

Self-Love Is the New #RelationshipGoals

Self-love is not always "self-like," but it is necessary in order to show up authentically to the one you love.

Why Friendships Are Vital to the Health of Your Relationship

We’re taking the term “friends with benefits” to a whole new (but completely platonic) level.

5 Ways Marriage Counseling Can Save a Troubled Marriage

More and more couples are seeking the help of a third party before things break down. As a result, marriages are being rebuilt before the ‘D’ word is ever mentioned.

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Is Alcohol Impacting Your Relationship?

Does alcohol play a part in the fights you have with your partner? A few small adjustments can help manage its effects on your relationship.