In It Together

Meeting the Needs for Connection and Freedom

Dianne Grande Ph.D.

How Couples Counseling Can Improve Relationship Expectations

Are your expectations about being a couple setting you up for frustration? Couples counseling can help.

Staying Sharp as We Age

Can we improve our odds of staying mentally sharp as we age? While new research shows how genetics play a role, other factors make a difference.

4 Motives Behind Love Bombing

Why does love-bombing happen? There are various motives to consider.

Why Is Listening So Difficult for Couples?

Do you often feel that your partner doesn't listen to you? Both the speaker and the listener need to pay attention in different ways.

Active Listening Skills

Do you wish your partner would really hear you? Active listening skills are key to a happy partnership.

Helping Children Grieve

Has your child or teen lost a loved one recently? Here are tips to help them cope with their grief.

The Reasons for Delayed Testing

How has leadership failed us during the Coronavirus crisis? Narcissism is one of four factors.

Unrequited Love

Trying to cope with unrequited love? Here are six steps toward recovery.

10 Emotional Needs of Couples

How well do your emotional needs match up with your partner's? Identifying your emotional needs can strengthen your relationship.

On Being, or Loving, a Highly Sensitive Person

How to better understand and accept high sensitivity in yourself or someone you love.

How to Protect Yourself from a Narcissist or Machiavellian

Do you find yourself trying to cope with a Narcissist or a Machiavellian ? Here are a few do's and don'ts for you to consider.

How to Find the Right Therapist for Yourself or a Dependant

Considering therapy and uncertain about how to find the right provider?

The Narcissist vs. the Machiavellian

Have you misidentified a Machiavellian as a Narcissist?

Are You Hesitant to Try Online Dating?

If you're thinking about trying online dating but hesitant, here's some insight to get you over the hurdles.

Emotional Vulnerability as the Path to Connection

Emotional vulnerability becomes strength in loving relationships.

How to Stay Calm During Couple Conflicts

Are relationship conflicts wearing you out? Using two new skills may get them resolved sooner.

Ways to Create Better Habits for the New Year

Three tips for making your New Year's resolutions stick.

More Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress

Is holiday stress making you feel like a Grinch? Here's a five-step plan to make the season easier.

How Expectations Affect One's Happiness in Marriage

Are you expecting too much from your marriage? It depends on how much effort you're willing to invest.

The Neuroscience of Feeling Safe and Connected

Are you aware of what your tone of voice and facial expression signal to others?

Is It Normal Aging or Alzheimer's?

Are you wondering if your forgetfulness is normal? Here are 10 early signs that it might be Alzheimer's.

The Top 4 Stressors for Couples Today

What are the main causes of stress in your relationship? Four factors are commonly identified by couples.

Coping with 3 Common Blocks to Assertive Behavior

Tips for being more assertive in your home and with friends.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Overwhelmed by the challenge of living with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder? Here's what you can do to help yourself and your loved one.

4 Reasons People Ghost Their Way Out of Relationships

Thoughts for the potential ghoster—and possible answers for the ghostee.

Gender Differences in Desire

How do long-term couples maintain desire? They understand the importance of secure emotional attachment.

Building Self-Esteem and Improving Relationships

Are you often feeling criticized by someone? Communication affects self-esteem.

Seven Simple Tips for Coping With Holiday Stress

Are you feeling holiday burnout? Here are some ways to lighten the load.

Couples Therapy: Does It Really Work?

Are you wondering if couples counseling will work for you and your partner?

Advice for Couples Living With Attention Deficit Disorders

Knowledge, hope, and compassion are much needed for those who have ADD/ADHD, and for their partners.

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