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Psychologist Dr. Kathy Nickerson has revealed the best way to figure out if a couple will reconcile after experiencing infidelity. In a TikTok video, Nickerson explained that she and her colleagues surveyed 5,783 individuals about affairs through two different scenarios and analyzed the responses to figure out the specific likelihood that a couple would end up together again after experiencing a loss of trust.She can predict where a couple will stay together after an affair by asking two questions....
How to Get Better at Making Decisions - Twill (Jan 2024)
What to wear. Where to eat. What to read. What to watch. We make decisions every day. Some are relatively easy, strongly influenced by your lifestyles and habits—you have favorite restaurants and binge-watch shows you love. But sometimes the decisions you face are much bigger. Staying on or leaving a job. Deciding on a house to buy. Whether or not you should spend a chunk of your savings on a big-ticket item. These decisions can bring on bouts of second- and third-guessing, as well as a lot of stress....
A licensed clinical psychologist says you can develop a form of PTSD after your partner has an affair. Dr. Kathy Nickerson reveals that this lesser-known condition you can develop after the trauma of finding out your partner is cheating on you — calling it Post Infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD). The condition can leave you with PTSD-like symptoms such as anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping, and a constant sense of dread. While it’s an informal term rather than an official diagnosis, the condition recognizes the long-term trauma an affair can inflict on someone.....
Getting cheated on in relationships may trigger a form of PTSD - KURL (May 2023)
Dr. Kathy Nickerson, 48, revealed a lesser-known condition you could develop after the trauma of your partner cheating on you - called PISD.The condition - which stands for Post Infidelity Stress Disorder - can leave you with PTSD-like symptoms such as anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping and a constant sense of dread. While it's an informal term rather than an official diagnosis, the condition recognizes the long trauma an affair can inflict on a partner. Nickerson, from Orange County, Calif., said: "When you're in a committed relationship, your partner is the foundation on which so many aspects of your life are built. When you discover that your partner has cheated, the foundation cracks and you feel as if everything in your life is unsafe, unstable, and insecure.....
Nickerson explained that the condition arises when a person chooses to stay with their partner after being cheated on by them. There are lots of symptoms including feeling depressed, hopeless, anxious, isolated and angry – as well as struggling to sleep and having unusual eating habits. While little-known, Nickerson said it can be more common than we realize – because of the trauma a person can go through after being cheated on. She said: “Everything feels wrong because the world as you knew it is shattering, and that is incredibly, incredibly scary and painful....
Many betrayed partners are made to feel foolish, weak, and misguided by well-meaning friends and family when they disclose an affair. "These betrayed partners are very unlikely to share the ongoing pain they are experiencing. Out of fear of more judgment and harassment. "As such, most people don't know when their friends or family have been betrayed and were unaware someone was suffering with PISD." The psychologist and relationship expert said it is possible for a couple to overcome an affair leaving the other partner with PISD. But she explained it's not easy - and takes a lot of effort, time, deep conversation, transparency and reassurance....
Relationship expert describes four signs that you’ll stay with your partner - Independent (Oct 2022)
A clinical psychologist has revealed the four signs a relationship is going to last, saying that arguing is OK providing couples “fight fair”. Dr Kathy Nickerson, who has 22 years experience in the field, said indicators that a relationship is strong include it “feeling easy”, genuinely caring about your partner’s happiness, and being “intentionally gentle and kind” to one another. The psychologist from Orange County, California, said: “After working with couples for so long, I know that it's never too late to make a relationship better....
Four signs your relationship is going to last, according to an expert - Yahoo News (Oct 2022)
It feels easy most of the time. A relationship feeling “easy” is critical to its health, states Dr Nickerson. “What I mean by this is that it does not feel like a daily struggle or challenge to connect with your partner or get emotional support from your partner,” she says. “Even though life might be difficult and you might face personal challenges, your relationship feels safe, comfortable, and easy.” She adds that while all relationships experience difficult patches, the ones that are most likely to last are those where the rough spots feel few and far between....
How To Be Confident While Battling Cancer And Hair Loss - Wig Reports (Oct 2022)
Changes in your body as a result of treatment are distressing and can seriously shake your self-confidence. Instead of focusing on the hair loss, nausea, sore mouth, or bruises, focus on the non-physical aspects of your character and personality that are wonderful. Think about why your partner fell in love with you and why your friends adore you; has this part of your character changed as a result of treatment? I bet it is mostly the same...
The No. 1 Mistake People Make If They Suspect Their Partner Is Cheating - The List (Sept 2022)
Secret phone conversations. A new gym membership. Extra charges on the credit card. Less intimacy and more distance. These are all signs your partner may be cheating, according to Oprah Daily. And, of course, there's your gut feeling, telling you something isn't right.If you think your significant other may be cheating on you, it can be an emotional time, and your decision-making skills may be hindered. "You are panicking right now and probably not thinking clearly," explains psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Kathy...
A relationship expert has warned of the tell-tale signs that indicate a couple is heading for divorce - and says "they're more common than you think". Clinical psychologist Dr. Kathy Nickerson revealed four common relationship issues which reveal a couple will split - drawing on the work of psychologist and renowned marriage researcher Dr John Gottman. Gottman penned the 'Four Horsemen' - four indicators a marriage is heading for divorce. They are criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling...
An expert has revealed the four factors that predict a relationship breaking down. The four behaviours, despite being toxic, may at first seem insignificant.But while one trait was described as “deadly”, another was said to be the biggest cause of a divorce within six years of marriage. Dr Kathy Nickerson, from Orange County, California, revealed the four key behaviours that indicate a split might be on the horizon: criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling...
Is YOUR marriage heading for divorce? - The Daily Mail (Sept 2022)
Psychologist reveals the four behaviours that have a '90% chance' of predicting a split - including subtle put-downs and comments about weight - and how to tackle them. A relationship expert has revealed the four tell-tale signs that a couple is heading for divorce - and says they are 'more common than you think'. Clinical psychologist Dr Kathy Nickerson, from Orange County, California, explained there are four key behaviours that indicate a split might be on the horizon: criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling. ...
Last week, a forensic psychologist named Shannon Curry testified at the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial, stating that she believes Amber Heard has borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder. In her testimony, Curry explained the opinion derived from assessing Heard directly for 12 hours, in addition to reviewing case documents, medical documents and prior mental health records...
Dr. Kathy contributed to a segment for TV Globo Brazil about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. Segment in Portugese. O Fantástico conta a história desse relacionamento explosivo que já arranhou reputações. Especialistas opinam sobre como as revelações do julgamento vão afetar as carreiras de ambos....
The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial has not only captivated a nation obsessed with celebrity culture, but has captured the attention of psychologists and therapists across the country. From TikTok to Twitter, mental health therapists are taking to social media to weigh in on the trial, as the intersection of mental health, past traumas and domestic violence come into question...
Our Platonic Marriage Is No Less Legitimate Than Romantic Marriage - Refinery29 (Apr 2022)
Twenty-six-year-old Chiderah and 31-year-old Deidre met on a dating app in Toronto before the coronavirus pandemic. On their first date they went to a bar and talked about their dreams of moving to Europe one day. Realising they weren’t a romantic match, they continued to meet up and co-work in cafes. During the pandemic the pair relocated to Berlin, where Chiderah experienced the "worst low of her life". ...
The idea of older men dating younger women is deeply ingrained in our social psyche. From Leonardo DiCaprio and his slew of much younger girlfriends and George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin’s seventeen year age gap, to the plot line of almost every romcom from the ‘00s, men dating women many years younger is often seen as the default...
It's easy to fall back on old assumptions that men are more likely to cheat, with the usual list of justifications (like how they can't "keep it in their pants"). That's becoming more and more untrue as time goes on. "Traditionally, it's been argued that women are more likely than men to cheat because they're unhappy with the existing relationships, while men are more likely than women to cheat because they're looking for sexual variety or an opportunity presented...
Best Hobbies For Couples – Shared By 40 Relationship Experts - HobbyKraze (Mar 2022)
The best hobbies for couples are, more often than not, fun activities that you can practice together with your partner, doing something that you both enjoy. If you have different interests from your spouse, then it can be challenging to figure out what to do. It may be tempting for each of you to focus on your individual preferences but sharing hobbies can help improve your communication, bond more, and even increase your team spirit by collaborating to do different tasks or overcoming obstacles together. ...
Re-Ignite Your Sexual Desire – 40 Sex Therapists Share Their Advice - BedBible (Jan 2022)
If you want to re-ignite your sexual desire between you and your partner you have come to the right place. Many people that have been together for a long time have difficulties keeping their sex life as good as it was at the beginning of the relationship. There can be many causes. Sometimes you lose your sex drive because you are overwhelmed with problems and stress due to causes like work, money, children, taking care of elderly parents, or health...
A midlife crisis is not so much a crisis per se, but rather a midlife evaluation. We get to a certain age - 40, 45, 50, 55 - and we realize that we're likely at the midpoint of our lives. We start to evaluate where we are, what we've done, what we haven't done, how we're feeling, where we want to go, and what we really want. For some of us, this evaluation period leads to ...
The Emotional Toll of Caring For a Loved One With Alzheimer's Disease - VeryWell Mind (Nov 2021)
Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that destroys memory and other important mental functions, is an unforgiving condition for which, unfortunately, there is no cure. And it can be incredibly painful to watch its progression in a loved one. As a labor of love, friends or family members often ...
How To Spot Toxic Relationships - Kopa (Oct 2021)
Wondering how to spot a toxic relationship? Look for lots of rules. People who are abusive make lots of rules for their partners. Rules about what you can do with your time, how you spend money, where you go, how you look, and the like. Also pay attention to how you feel. If you feel like you are constantly "walking on eggshells" and are worried about saying or doing just the right thing to avoid upsetting your partner, you're probably in an abusive relationship...
The Dos and Don’ts of Dating in the Workplace - LiveCareer (Sep 2021)
Swiping right, swiping left, virtual speed dating, blind dates — nothing about dating seems easy these days. Add in the fact that our friend circles and opportunities for socializing are more limited thanks to COVID-19 restrictions and that boundaries between work and home are blurring, and it's no surprise that workplace romance is on the rise...
How to Talk About a Pregnancy Loss at Work - LiveCareer (Jul 2021)
Miscarriage and pregnancy loss can be isolating and sorrowful experiences — and are more common than you might realize. About 10-20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage; however, the actual number is probably higher since many occur so early in a pregnancy that a woman might not even realize it's happening...
Beste Freunde mit Trauschein - Die Presse (Jun 2021)
In den USA entschließen sich zwar noch nicht viele, aber immer mehr Menschen, die Beziehung zu ihren Lebensmenschen zu legalisieren....
Does Daycare Affect The Parent-Child Bond? - BabyJourney (Jun 2021)
The parent-child bond starts forming immediately after a baby is born. From their first day of life, children need a secure attachment to feel loved and protected.Some parents prefer that one of them stays at home to take care of the child while other couples have to get back to work after a short leave and they rely on daycare to supervise and take care of their children in their absence...
How To Celebrate Mother's Day if Your Mother Has Passed Away - Bustle (Apr 2021)
Every time I see an advertisement for Mother's Day, I tend to cringe — not because this is a day to shill flowers and jewelry to show mom how much she really means, but because it's a reminder that my own mother isn't around anymore. Celebrating Mother's Day when your Mom is no longer alive is always difficult, and will always be difficult, no matter how many people tell you that it'll get easier...
19 Tips and Tricks For Dating If You Have Anxiety - Insider (Mar 2021)
Going on a date can make anyone nervous, but if you have anxiety, it can be extra challenging. Anxiety isn't like regular nerves. Butterflies in your stomach and a rapid pulse, for example, are normal. If you're already an anxious person, this can make dating more difficult. However, there is hope. Here are some science-backed strategies for how to manage your anxiety before, during, and after a date....
How To Spot A Cheating Partner: Insights From 81 Relationship Experts - HerNorm (Nov 2020)
When you are in a relationship and you feel something is wrong, chances are that you are right. Even if your cheating partner is trying very hard to hide their infidelity, you can still spot some changes in his or her behavior. The problem is that when you love someone, you may avoid the pain and the possible break-up so you may be tented to deceive yourself by justifying their actions and believing their lies...
How To Stop Overthinking In A Relationship - Human Window (Oct 2020)
So, you’re looking to find out how to stop overthinking in a relationship. We can all find ourselves overthinking and overanalyzing things from time to time. But it’s generally agreed that nothing good ever really comes from constantly overthinking things in a relationship. We asked a selected group of expert to deliver their best insights and advice on how to stop overthinking in a relationship. Here’s what they said...
How Quarantine Has Led To Glacial Relationships - Bustle (Aug 2020)
Unlike a turbo relationship, where a couple moves at warp speed because of COVID-19, a "glacial relationship" looks like a couple's timeline slowing way, way down. The pair might go from hanging out every night to not seeing each other at all while social distancing apart. And it can mean putting off major relationship goals. For Emily, who was quarantined separately from her partner, self-isolation meant canceled plans to meet her partner's family and giving up on going on their first vacation together...
11 Ways to Feel More Grateful in Hard Times - It's All You Boo (Jun 2020)
When hard times hit, it's hard to see the bright side of things. The last thing you want someone to tell you is to "just be more thankful for what you have."; This is especially challenging considering the global pandemic and all the tragedy and turmoil it brought with it. Lives are being changed and challenged in ways we haven't seen in over a hundred years. It's a scary and stressful time for everyone. With all the uncertainty in the air, from financial concerns over the crisis to trying to stay sane while social distancing, could gratitude be the answer...
I Think My Wife Hates Me: The Hidden Meaning Behind Husbands’ Worry - Fatherly (Jun 2020)
A deep, unsettling fear that your wife secretly (or not so secretly) hates you probably isn’t as unusual as you might think. Redditors suspect it, memes lampoon it. There’s a “My Wife Hates Me” T-shirt and a comedy podcast. While a lot of men might Google similar terms (“I think my wife hates me”; “Does my wife hate me?”), their reasons for feeling this way vary quite a bit...
Emotional abuse can be insidious. Since it encompasses any kind of abuse that isn't physical, there are range of behaviors that fall under the umbrella. "It can range from subtle things, like criticism, to more destructive abuse like manipulations, intimidation, and bribery," and a big red flag? Trying to assert control over feelings, finances, and friends. ...
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During the Pandemic - Bridal Guide (Apr 2020)
The untold side effect of social distancing is that our mental health can take a beating. Staying away from our families and friends is not human nature, and having no end in sight can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress. If you're feeling out of sorts, you're not alone. Here, experts share their best tips to relieve stress, cope with the new normal, stay connected while physically apart, and more. ....
Brimming with culinary talent and wisdom, Chef Jamie Gwen whips up delicious recipes and culinary delights for television and radio audiences around the globe. With 14 Years of radio success, Jamie’s weekly live radio show, “Food & Wine with Chef Jamie Gwen”, can be heard on Talk Radio 790 KABC in SoCal and on 50 Radio Stations across the U.S. along with worldwide on iTunes. Dr. Kathy joins her this week to dish about how to stress and anxiety during the COVID19 pandemic. Dr. Kathy's segment starts at 11:00.
How To Tell Your Partner That You Want To Try Couples Counseling - Medium (Feb 2020)
No relationship is perfect. (Remember how even the Obamas went to marriage counseling?) Even if you’re crazy about your partner, maybe their workaholic tendencies are putting a strain on the time you spend together. Maybe you disagree about how to manage and spend money. Maybe your different approaches to conflict resolution cause small issues to blow up into big arguments....
The beginning of the year is a rough time for the institution of marriage. Ashley Madison, a dating site for people looking to start extramarital affairs, reports in a press release that January and February are the site's biggest months for new signups. And in news that may or may not be related, divorce lawyers add that they see a surge in divorce filings after the holidays ...
How To Give Your Relationship A Fresh Start In 2020 - Bustle (Dec 2019)
With 2020 quickly approaching, it's time to reflect and think about what you want for yourself and your relationship in the year ahead. Do you want to get engaged? Do you want to communicate better? Do you want to fall in love with your partner all over again? Whether you've been with your partner for the past five months or five years, the beginning of the new year brings you an opportunity to give your relationship a fresh start...
While the holidays are a time express gratitude to friends, family and colleagues, it’s also a time of reflection — which can be particularly challenging for those who are grieving. Dealing with the recent loss of a loved one or the anniversary of a death is never easy, even for someone like me: a psychologist whose job is to help others handle this sort of stuff. Fortunately, these coping strategies have helped pull me out of the holiday blues, and I hope they can do the same for you...
Brimming with culinary talent and wisdom, Chef Jamie Gwen whips up delicious recipes and culinary delights for television and radio audiences around the globe. With 14 Years of radio success, Jamie’s weekly live radio show, “Food & Wine with Chef Jamie Gwen”, can be heard on Talk Radio 790 KABC in SoCal and on 50 Radio Stations across the U.S. along with worldwide on iTunes. Dr. Kathy joins her this week to dish about how to deal with family dramas. Dr. Kathy's segment starts at 20.0.
Every year it seems like holiday decorations go up earlier and earlier. Lawn ornaments and string lights are showing up in every neighborhood the day after Halloween, and every store has multicolored trees, plastic menorahs and nativities, and more wrapping paper and bows than you can count already. In the constant consumer world we live in, it’s easy to brush off the impending holiday madness...
10 Signs You’ve Found The One, According To Relationship Experts (Oct 2019)
For some, dating is simply a means to meet someone new and possibly make a connection that leads to friendship or a potential relationship. Others, however, can take a more intentional approach and use dates as vehicles to drive you to your soulmate. If you're in the latter category, you are well aware that said journey is not without its fallbacks and endless questions, the main one being: how do you know you've found the "one"?
7 Signs Your Partner Is Possessive — & What Experts Say To Do About It (Oct 2019)
Since it can often be quite subtle, you might not notice right away if your partner is possessive. In fact, you might even view their actions as caring or sweet, or think that they just have your best interests at heart. But since these everyday moments can turn toxic over time, it's helpful to see them for what they really are...
How to Deal with Guilt - According to 11 Experts (Oct 2019)
We feel guilt for many reasons. While it’s normal to feel guilt, ruminating too much over it isn’t and can turn into an emotional burden. When not dealt with properly, guilt can even take a toll on our well-being. With that, we asked eleven experts, “How to deal with guilt?” Let’s see what they have to say...
How to Get Friends or Co-workers to Stop Checking Their Phones (Aug 2019)
We’ve all been there: In mid-conversation with a friend or coworker, when suddenly we realize that their gaze (and thumb) has shifted down to their phone. Whether they’re doing a compulsive check of their Instagram feed or responding to emails practically before they hit their inbox, the sudden lack of attention can definitely be unsettling...
It's normal to talk to your friends about your relationship. Everyone could use some advice from time to time. But according to experts, there are some things that should only stay between you and your partner. If you're someone who likes to vent, knowing which topics to avoid can help to keep your relationship strong...
Stonewalling in Couples: When You or Your Partner Shuts Down
Relationship researcher John Gottman, Ph.D, was the first to apply the term “stonewalling” to couples, said Kathy Nickerson, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist who specializes in relationships in Orange County, Calif. Gottman defines stonewalling as “when a listener withdraws from an interaction” by getting quiet or shutting down, she said...
What Makes Relationships Happy and Healthy? Couples Therapists Weigh In
We tend to hold the misconception that healthy, happy relationships happen naturally. Organically. Even effortlessly. They move along an assembly line without requiring much, if any, intervention on our part. Because we worry that if we have to work at a marriage, then maybe it simply isn’t meant to be...
Why Ultimatums Are Actually Destructive to Your Relationship
We often praise people who give ultimatums, who say things like “By such and such date, if I don’t have a ring, this relationship is over.” Or “I want ______, and if you’re not willing to give that to me, then I’m done.” After all, they’re just standing up for their beliefs and needs...
3 Damaging Assumptions We Make in Our Relationships
Assumptions sabotage relationships. As therapist Ashley Thorn, LMFT, noted in our previous piece on the topic, “you’re basically deciding a thought you’re having is ‘fact’ when you don’t have all the information.” This can lead to poor decision-making. Assumptions also ensure that our partners don’t get to share their story. As a result, they might feel undervalued and unheard...
Therapists Spill: How I Deal with Difficult Emotions
Difficult emotions are inevitable. Yet so many of us aren’t used to feeling them. We do other things — like distract ourselves with Facebook, snap at our spouse, paint a smile on our faces — and these other things don’t make the pain go away. Which is why it’s vital to have a collection of healthy coping strategies we can turn to...
How Couples Can Set Intentions for the New Year
Setting intentions as a couple is a boon to your relationship. “Having shared projects, shared goals and shared meaning increases [closeness],” said Kathy Nickerson, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist who specializes in relationships in Orange County, Calif. It’s also “an opportunity to examine what’s gone right and what’s gone wrong in the previous year,” ...
3 More Damaging Assumptions We Make in Our Relationships
Everyone makes assumptions in romantic relationships. And these assumptions can get us into trouble. That’s because we create explanations for another person’s behavior without knowing if that interpretation is actually correct. And often it isn’t. We also hold certain expectations that we assume are facts. But, again, they’re not either...
Low-Cost, Creative Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Partner
Valentine’s Day — like any holiday where we give gifts — can create immense pressure to buy the right thing or devise an elaborate experience. Many people worry about disappointing their loved one. They assume that pricey or extravagant presents are the way to go. However, as clinical psychologist Kathy Nickerson, Ph.D, said, “the best gifts are something thoughtful and personal.”
Dr. Kathy Nickerson - Media Bio
Dr. Kathy Nickerson, Ph.D., is a highly respected clinical psychologist, acclaimed author, and foremost authority in relationships. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Kathy has earned national recognition for her expertise in guiding countless couples through the intricacies of love and infidelity. Her latest book, "The Courage to Stay: How to Heal From an Affair and Save Your Marriage," released in October 2022, has received six independent book awards for its groundbreaking insights into affair recovery.
Throughout her remarkable career, Dr. Kathy has shared her invaluable insights at more than 70 conferences, captivating audiences with her compassionate approach and practical advice. She has authored over 85 professional articles and books, firmly establishing herself as a leading figure in relationship psychology. She regularly contributes her insights to publications like CNBC, Reader's Digest, The Independent, Yahoo News, MSN, Good Housekeeping, UpJourney, Thrive Global, Psychology Today, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Fox News, CNN, Forbes, Glamour, Fatherly, Medium, LA Times, Newsweek and many more.
Driven by her deep commitment to helping others, Dr. Kathy has devoted her practice in Southern California to affair recovery, a subject she holds close to her heart. Recognizing the widespread impact of betrayal trauma, she has developed innovative therapeutic approaches that blend trauma therapy techniques with proven relationship healing methodologies. Drawing from her extensive clinical experience, Dr. Kathy offers hope to couples navigating the aftermath of infidelity, guiding them toward healing and reconciliation.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Kathy is an active presence on social media platforms like TikTok, where she shares valuable advice on infidelity, affair recovery, and relationship repair. Through her website (www.DrKathyNickerson.com) and insightful blog, she provides a wealth of resources, including tips, guidance, and engaging Q&A sessions, all designed to empower couples with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of love and commitment.
Relationship Topics:
Dr. Kathy has covered virtually every relationship struggle and challenge and is a subject matter expert for media and her clients on a diverse list of subjects below, along with sample topics including, but not limited to:
- Infidelity
- how to survive the first 24 hours after an affair is discovered, how to start rebuilding trust, 11 steps to recover from an affair
- Fighting
- The do’s and don’ts for effective communication, how to recover from a bad fight
- Disconnection
- How to stop being roommates & get your spark back, how to prioritize each other in a social media world
- Social media and relationships
- How to keep your relationship happy and healthy online
- The problems that social media creates for couples
- General relationship struggles
- How to talk about finances, sharing chores, making time for the relationship
- Domestic violence
- How to tell if you’re in a DV relationship, and what to do if you’re in an abusive relationship
- Child abuse
- How abuse affects kids, what counts as abuse, and how to help kids in abusive homes
- Coping with relationship transitions
- Going from engaged to married, how retirement affects your relationship, and how chronic illness impacts your relationship
- Dealing with the death of a spouse
- Steps to take to cope, and what to expect as you heal
- Coping with divorce
- Steps to take to cope, what to expect as you heal, and how to talk to your kids about divorce
- Relationships & Politics
- What to do if you and your partner (or family) have different political views
- Step-Parenting Issues
- How to work with your partner on step-child struggles
- In-Law Issues
- How to handle complicated relationships with your in-law relatives
- Grief and Loss
- How to cope with death and trauma
- LGBT Relationships
- How to keep your relationship happy and healthy
- Personality Disorders
- Narcissistic PD, Borderline PD, how to deal with being married to someone with a PD
- Detecting and Predicting Violence
- How to determine if someone will become violent, how to intervene, and how to get help
- Dating & Online Dating
- How to take care of your emotions while you’re dating, why playing games hurts everyone, and how to write your online profile
- Military & Law Enforcement Relationships
- Special challenges of being in the military and LE on relationships, and how trauma and violence affects your ability to be in a relationship
- Entrepreneurship & Motivation
- How to help your partner understand your entrepreneurial work life, work/life balance, and how to stay motivated