Many times, couples find it difficult to be intimate in their relationship. Between work, kids, family, and other activities, there is not much time or energy left for closeness or affection. Often, we understand that building intimacy and connection in a relationship is important, but many people struggle with how. Here are 3 things you can do today to improve sexual…
It is painful to be in a relationship where you sit up at night trying to figure out how to feel connected again. The silence between you and your partner is uncomfortable and familiar. Many couples come into my office with similar stories:1. They are better friends or roommates than they are lovers 2. The kids left, and now they…
In honor of Father’s Day, I thought I would write something for my guys. Long before college, I knew I wanted to be a couples’ therapist. I absolutely loved the idea of sitting in a room with two people who seemed so far away from one another and watching them get closer and closer. One…
Sometimes, after couples have been together for a long time, they feel that the relationship gets stale. Date night (if you have it) is predictable and mundane. You have run out of things to talk about. You are existing but have yet to live that life you thought you would when you said “I do”. Marriage does not have to…
Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC-SGuest Blogger for Reconnecting Columbus Rocking the Boat: Why Conflict is Important for the Health of Your Relationship As a relationship therapist, I’ve come to understand that the frequency of conflict is not the true measure of a relationship’s health or success. The Calm Becomes the Storm: Why Your Emotions Create…
Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC The holiday season is a time filled with traditions, memories, and meaningful moments. For newly married couples, it presents a unique opportunity to create shared meaning and establish new traditions together. “Shared Meaning” as defined by Dr. John Gottman, simply when couples move from “Me” to “We”. Shared Meaning is…
Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC In the intricate dance of relationships, the dynamics between spouses and their in-laws can sometimes become a challenging waltz. When faced with disrespectful in-laws and the added complexity of a partner who doesn’t provide the support you need, it can feel like a storm brewing on the horizon. However, it’s…
Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC In the world of relationships, there exists a common misconception: the idea that the absence of conflict equates to a healthy partnership. Many couples proudly proclaim, “We never fight” as a showcase of the strength of their bond. However, as a relationship therapist, I’ve come to understand that the frequency…
Many times, couples find it difficult to be intimate in their relationship. Between work, kids, family, and other activities, there is not much time or energy left for love. Here are 3 things you can do today to rekindle the spark you are missing. Touch Her Touch Her Heart- That is right, we are talking about romance. You MUST continue to pursue your partner….
The holiday season can be a time for connection and renewal if we are intentional about putting effort toward improving the relationship at home.