Texting Across Generations

“My friends understand me, but my mom and I fight because we miscommunicate when we text.” Recently, in a counseling session, my client and her daughter were discussing relationship conflicts that seem to be triggered by texting each other. Eventually, the teenage...

Money, Sex, and Power

In relationships, the balance between money, power, and sex are intertwined. Often, when power of control shifts, interest in the desire for sex changes. If a couple does not discuss how money will be spent, saved, or managed, misunderstandings develop. If ongoing,...

Psychology of Attraction in Relationships

Theories of love can’t fully explain love and attraction, but if you learn to trust your intuition you will find more successful relationships. After seeing many clients struggling in love and relationships, over the years I have developed a theory about...