Think back to the day you were married. How did you feel about your partner? If you’re like many couples, you were possibly smitten, filled with exuberance and high on the love drugs being released in your...
Tag - emotional safety
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
10 Ways to Betray Your Relationship (Other Than Infidelity)
Intimate relationships thrive on emotional safety. The more each partner feels they can turn towards each other, seek shelter in each other from the storms of life, the greater the security. When I work with couples...
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...
Richard Nicastro, PhD
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:...
Ask Lisa: Lack of Emotional Safety in My Relationship
I read your article on “emotional safety” and it seems to be lacking in my recent relationship. I’d been dating a guy on and off for about a year. I’ve been trying to share this concept with him...
10 Characteristics of Successful Relationships
People seeking couples counseling seek change to a relationship dynamic that isn’t working in some way. The problems can include poor communication, lack of emotional safety, resentment, trust violations and...
Give Your Marriage the Gift of Reconnection Over the Holidays
Happy Holidays from LoveAndLifeToolbox.com! It’s no secret that a happy marriage or long term relationship can be the cornerstone of your life, the foundation in which you build a family, aspire to your goals and...
In Marriage, It’s Hugs Before Business
Keith Miller, LICSW shares an intimate look at his marriage to demonstrate a common occurrence for many couples; a focus on life logistics to the extent that one or both feel like a business partner. The other day my...
Keith Miller, LICSW
The Link Between Self-Acceptance and Emotional Intimacy
Richard Nicastro, PhD examines how a lack of self-acceptance can hurt your relationship. He offers ways to get a better understanding of yourself, so you are better equipped to turn towards your partner. The Power of...
Learn How to Ask for What You Need in Your Relationships
Jennifer Lehr, MFT looks at the problem with “sucking it up” in relationships. Positive connections and inner peace will more likely come from learning that it’s ok to ask for what you need. We all...
Jennifer Lehr, MFT