Being a teenager in today’s world is very difficult. Besides dealing with mass school shootings and now the uncertainty of the Country due to politicians, they face many daily challenges. Many teenagers believe they must grow up and have jobs with fancy titles, make a lot of money and drive fancy cars to be a […]
A friend recently asked me to revisit a blog post I wrote called Relationships and Power. His takeaway? “Everything in life is a negotiation.” He’s not wrong—relational dynamics do involve give and take. But he went further, suggesting that couples should approach negotiations from a clear-headed, unemotional place to achieve outcomes that are fair to both […]
Creating boundaries around phone use, social media, and location-sharing is one of the most critical steps partners can take when rebuilding trust after infidelity. Many couples find themselves in unfamiliar emotional territory, uncertain of how to rebuild transparency while honoring each person’s sense of autonomy and privacy. This blog explores who can help couples define […]
Experiencing infidelity deeply impacts a relationship’s sense of safety and connection. Many clients arrive in therapy unsure whether their partner truly feels remorse or simply regrets getting caught. Recognizing authentic remorse is crucial for those deciding whether to rebuild trust and move forward together. Drawing from extensive clinical experience and the evidence-based methods used at […]
Many people equate boundaries with being harsh, selfish, or “closing people out.” But healthy boundaries aren’t walls—they’re wise limits that protect love, dignity, and connection. Without boundaries, relationships often slide into resentment, burnout, and confusion. With boundaries, you can be generous without being depleted, honest without being cruel, and loving without losing yourself. If you’ve […]
La prima traduzione Mi ricordo ancora la vergogna. Una vergogna sottile. Quella che da bambina non sai spiegare bene, ma che il corpo sente immediatamente. Il senso di essere “meno”. Meno corretta. Meno elegante. Meno adatta. Perché la lingua che portavo da casa non era quella della scuola. Perché il mio modo naturale di parlare […]
Establishing clear and durable no-contact rules with an affair partner is one of the most critical steps for couples beginning the affair recovery process. Many individuals and couples struggle to enforce boundaries that safeguard trust and reduce anxiety. In these cases, the guidance of an experienced, evidence-based therapist can be life-changing. Marina Edelman, LMFT, with […]
Not everyone fits a Tuesday-at-3pm therapy slot. Some people travel for work. Some people are between life chapters and want to make use of a quieter stretch. Some have tried weekly therapy and felt like they were spending the first fifteen minutes of every session catching up before the work could begin. For these people, […]
My investment in other people far outweighed my investment in myself. I was focused on the outcomes in someone else’s life. Focused on their needs, even on their pain. Some could say I was overly invested. Wrapped up in the other person. Do they have what they want? Are they happy? Pleased with me? Most […]
I had this pattern of giving all the good away. I would give and give. Often to the point of exhaustion. I have a large capacity (or I did once upon a time), one that was honed over a lifetime of people pleasing. So I could tolerate a lot and I had a lot to […]
