Are You Getting What You Need from Your Partner? When a relationship feels off balance, it’s often because core needs and wants aren’t being fulfilled. These needs are the foundation of a healthy, thriving partnership. Oftentimes we go around in silence feeling disappointed that our needs aren’t being met by our partner. Or we fight […]
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Becoming a Better Listener: Advice from Glendora, California Licensed Marriage and Couples Counselor, Ilissa Banhaxl, MFT Listening is one of those things we all think we’re good at—until we realize just how much we’ve missed in our conversations. As a marriage and couples counselor here in Glendora, California, I’ve seen how much of a difference […]
Are you unhappy in your relationship? Do you feel stuck like you don’t know how to fix the problem? Have you started separating emotionally in response to the problems? If so, you are not alone. There are many couples just like you. Some even live the rest of their lives that way. Other couples decide […]
If you find that communicating with your partner about difficult topics spirals into an argument, discussing your issues with a licensed couples therapist might be helpful for you. Handling difficult topics in online couples therapy requires sensitivity, effective communication, and a structured approach. Here are five ways to manage these conversations. Come Prepared with a […]