Arguing with Love: How Couples Can Turn Conflict into Connection with NVC Disagreements within a relationship are normal. What’s vital is how we approach them. At The Love, Sex, and Gender Center, we integrate a powerful method called Non-Violent Communication (NVC), developed by Marshall Rosenberg into couples therapy. NVC is a way for couples to understand and articulate their feelings and needs, allowing for more

The Power of Apology in Romantic Relationships In the intricate dance of human connection, few gestures are as potent as a heartfelt apology. It is the balm that soothes raw emotions, the bridge that spans rifts of misunderstandings, and the catalyst that reignites the flames of passion in relationships. And while the concept seems simple, executing a genuine apology requires courage, insight, and an understanding

Breaking the Silence: How to Open Up About Sexual Desires and Concerns with Your Partner It’s no secret that discussing sexual concerns with a partner can be a tricky conversation to navigate. Often laden with emotional vulnerability and potential misunderstandings, these dialogues are nonetheless vital for a healthy and fulfilling sexual relationship. Why Partners Avoid Talking About Sex: Fear of Rejection or Judgment: Worried about

Emotional Affairs While in a Relationship: Can My Marriage Survive It? Relationships are intricate tapestries woven with threads of love, trust, and commitment. But what happens when a thread unravels, not due to a physical infidelity, but an emotional affair? A new question arises: Can your marriage survive an emotional affair, and how?  Esteemed relationship therapist Esther Perel once insightfully remarked, “Love is messy; infidelity,

Can Therapy Help If I Don’t Have Spontaneous Desire for Sex? Often, we find ourselves cloaked in the mist of cultural and societal expectations regarding love, sex, and desire. But what happens when we don’t feel the spontaneous urges that are so often depicted as “normal” or “expected” in the context of sexual relationships? Does this mean we’re broken, inadequate, or faulty? Certainly not.  At

From Arguments to Agreements: What Every Couple Argues About and How to Reconnect and Repair By K Michelle Johnson, Love, Sex, and Gender Center Relationships are a beautiful dance of emotions, but inevitably, every couple encounters the intricacies of disagreements. Today, we explore the art of moving “From Arguments to Agreements” and delve into the wisdom of renowned experts like Stan Tatkin, John Gottman, and