Working with couples after an affair has completely challenged some of my own beliefs about r elationships. Like a lot of people, I used to assume infidelity happened in “bad” relationships — couples who were disconnected, miserable, or clearly on the brink of a breakup. But the more I’ve sat with couples in the aftermath of betrayal, the more I’ve realized: It’s not that simple. Infidelity Can Happen in Happy  Relationships This surprises a lot of people — and it surprised me too at first....

There are a growing number of couples—and sometimes individuals—coming into sessions and quietly expressing something that’s been...

Family of origin issues are among the most common challenges couples face in marriage. The families we grew up in shape our beliefs, behaviors, values, and approach to relationships in profound ways that inevitably influence our marriages—often without us even realizing it. We have two very different but meaningful families in our lifetime. The family you come from is your " family of origin ," while the family you create with your partner is your " family of procreation ." When two people...