Dr. Richard Nicastro, Phd, deftly illuminates the undercurrent of one of the most toxic relationship challenges; shame, often at the root of individual distress as well. He unpacks some of the defensive posturing to...
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Richard Nicastro, PhD
Should Marriage Make You Happy or is Happiness an Inside Job?
Richard Nicastro, PhD looks at finding “meaning over merriment” in marriage and challenges us to monitor our expectations that marriage “should” bring happiness. Is happiness better found...
The Truth about Men, Love and Intimacy
“I’ve been married for over twenty years. I know I’m not perfect, but I can honestly say that I do my best to be a good husband…I care about what my wife thinks of me asa husband and father.” ~Sal “It scares me to admit...
20 Relationship Tips: Give Your Relationship the Attention it Deserves
Richard Nicastro, PhD explores specific ways you can improve your relationship, noting that it usually doesn’t just “happen” but requires effort to be sure it gets adequate attention. Let’s face it:...
3 Roadblocks to Forgiveness in Relationships
Dr. Richard Nicastro, PsyD, explores things that complicate forgiveness in relationships. Sometimes the part of us that feels truly indignant remains rigid. Can you get to a place where letting it go is possible...
Dating after Divorce and Self-Care
Psychologist Richard Nicastro encourages a focus on YOU when dating after divorce. He shares tips while keeping a focus on self-care. The great novelist W. Somerset Maugham said, “There are 3 rules for writing the...
The Emotional Crisis of an Affair and How to Heal
Dr. Richard Nicastro, PhD, explores the challenging work of post-affair recovery. The trust and hope required for healing to occur in the aftermath can be challenging to find in the transitional period for both...
Deconstructing Bickering in Relationships
Richard Nicastro, PhD examines why couples fight and proposes that bickering isn’t always the way it seems. Might bickering in relationships sometimes be…fun? “You missed the exit.” “Did not.” “Did too.”...
The Emotional Disconnection of Not Allowing Your Partner In
Richard Nicastro, PhD offers his wisdom around why people often don’t invite help from their partners and how this communication breakdown can lead to misunderstandings in relationships. He challenges you to...
Intimate Relationships Require More Than Good Communication
Richard Nicastro, PhD deconstructs communication in intimate relationships and the impact of relationship lethargy. Couples can get into bad habits around the kinds of questions asked and other blocks to truly engaging...
