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Notes on Relationships, Family, and Emotional Health
Reflections and practical guidance from Carolyn S. Riviere, LMFT, on the everyday realities of relationships, family life, and mental health.
Couples & marriage therapy
Mismatched Libidos: When One Partner Wants Sex More Than the Other
One of you wants sex more often. The other wants less, or needs different circumstances to feel interested. What once felt easy has become a ...
Couples & marriage therapy
Erectile Dissatisfaction and Sexual Performance Anxiety: More Than Physical
You want to feel close to your partner, but part of you is already worrying about what might happen. Will you get an erection? Will ...
Couples & marriage therapy
How Much Conflict Is Normal in a Relationship?
You love your partner, but lately it feels as though almost every conversation could turn into an argument. You may find yourself wondering: Is this ...
Couples & marriage therapy
What Is Premarital Counseling? What Couples Can Expect Before Marriage
Planning a wedding gives couples a long list of decisions to make. You choose a date, a place, a guest list, and the details that ...
Couples & marriage therapy
Couples Therapy for a Sexless Marriage: How to Rebuild Intimacy Without More Pressure
A marriage can become sexless slowly. At first, intimacy is postponed because someone is tired, work is demanding, children need attention, or life feels overwhelming. ...
Couples & marriage therapy
Stages of Grief After Divorce: What Healing Can Really Look Like.
Divorce can end a marriage on paper long before your emotions understand what has happened. Even when separation is the right decision, you may still ...
Couples & marriage therapy
Open Marriage or Open Relationship: What Couples Should Consider Before Opening Their Relationship
The idea of an open marriage can bring up many different emotions. One partner may feel curious or hopeful, while the other may feel surprised, ...
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