Start with a Conversation How to know whether your relationship needs a goodbye or a different kind of conversation. If you’ve found yourself Googling “Should we break up?”, chances are things have felt difficult for a while. Maybe you’re having the same argument over and over. Maybe one
Contemplating What to Say You know the drill. It starts with something ridiculous — a wet towel on the bed, a passive-aggressive sigh about the dishwasher, a comment about being “five minutes late” that somehow escalates into a full excavation of grievances from 2019. Twenty minutes later, you’re
Image created with AI If you’ve ever Googled “sex therapy near me” and immediately felt a little uncomfortable… you’re not alone. As a psychotherapist offering Psychotherapy in Burlington, I can tell you that when we share experiences with one of my associates trained in sex therapy about our practice, what
Menopause Unfiltered. Let’s start with the obvious: menopause is not just about hot flashes and hormone changes and charts. For most women, it’s a full-body, full-life transition that can shake up our mood and cognitive abilities, our identity, our relationships, and our sex life. And yet, for something
Stay Connected, Stay Empowered Looking for helpful resources, guides, and support? I invite you to explore our blog, where you'll find interesting authors, expert insights, and other resources dedicated to growth and connection. Navigating mental health, relationships, and sexual intimacy can be complex, but the right resources can make
Photo: Denys Nevozhai For most people, the end of a year is a meaningful time. I often take time to pause from the busyness of my days to reflect and look back on the journey I travelled. As a nature lover, I enjoy contemplating the transition from
Kelly Sikkema The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. Esther Perel Esther Perel's quote is undoubtedly a wise observation and an actual fact we can all relate to, given that relationships are an integral part of our existence, offering support and connections.
“Intimacy is not something freely given. It requires your attention, willingness, and intentional effort.” - Gillian Florence Sanger As a psychotherapist, I have witnessed numerous individuals and couples grappling with codependent relationships. Some share that they grew up in a home where parents were engaged in codependent dynamics. As a trauma
The main thing is this — when you get up in the morning you must take your heart in your two hands,” the poet and storyteller turned activist Grace Paley’s father told her in what remains the finest advice on growing older. “You must do this every morning.” A few
M. Nohassi We often encounter a wide range of personalities and emotional behaviours in our daily interactions with others. Some individuals demonstrate high emotional maturity, while others may exhibit of emotional immaturity. Even the more emotionally mature people can occasionally show emotional immaturity when under stress or
Marek Piwnicki In the realm of relationships, boundaries serve as the invisible force that defines our emotional and physical limits, shaping the dynamics we share with others. The first and perhaps more meaningful stage in which we learn how to locate ourselves in a relationship is
The forest bird. “Anything that is human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know
Love needs certainty and reciprocity. It's a process where each is forced to change while resisting the change. Esther Perel The challenges. As a psychotherapist, I have seen firsthand how narcissistic traits can create challenging relationship dynamics. Narcissistic traits can include a lack of empathy, an excessive need for
Photo: Helena Lopes The "feel good hormones." When we touch, or someone we experience as safe touches us – cuddle, hug, or hold hands – our bodies release "feel good" hormones. These hormones include oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin. Once the hormones are released into our bodies, we experience
Photo: Nikklas Ohlrogge My therapist once said -well, maybe not once but a few times :-), "anyone can feel enlightened sitting in meditation alone inside a cave or on a deserted island." Relationships are invitations to exercise introspection, self-awareness, generosity, boundaries, and empathy. They test how we