Gal Szekely, Author at The Couples Center

About Gal Szekely

In his work with hundreds of couples, Gal Szekely has observed that most relationship issues stem from one well-intentioned but misguided thought: “It should come naturally!” In reality, strong partnerships don’t just happen—they require tools and resources most of us weren’t given and don’t even realize we need. As the director of The Couples Center, Gal is dedicated to the vision of helping all couples create a Love that Lasts. His warm, practical approach—combining psychotherapy, coaching, and spiritual guidance—recognizes and honors the very best in every person, and makes him a sought-after coach, therapist, and workshop leader.

What To Do If Your Partner Refuses Couples Therapy

Jun 27, 25|couple counseling

It can be frustrating when your partner refuses couples therapy, especially if you believe it can help your relationship.

Tips to Balance Work and a Relationship

Jun 20, 25|successful relationships

Work and a relationship; is it possible to juggle both, or does something have to give? “It’s all about balance”, we hear this repeatedly regarding almost everything.

Burnout in Relationships: What Is It and How to Fix It

Jun 13, 25|relationship issues

Burnout happens when one or both partners feel depleted, disconnected, or overwhelmed by the relationship....

The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Adult Relationships

Jun 06, 25|awareness and personal growth

Harmful experiences, even those that happened in childhood, can still affect you today. Oftentimes, we don’t even realize....

Feeling Lonely in a Relationship: How to Overcome It

May 30, 25|communication skills

Loneliness isn’t measured by time spent alone. Loneliness is about connection, specifically a lack of connection. Therefore, having lots of friends and/or a partner or spouse can leave you feeling lonely

What to Do if You Suspect Your Partner Is Cheating

May 23, 25|couple counseling

rusting your intuition while balancing the need for concrete evidence is a delicate dance that requires patience and strategy.

What is Kink Aware Therapy?

May 16, 25|awareness and personal growth

Kink behavior is misunderstood, and it’s often widely stigmatized. If you identify as “kinky” you’ve probably had at least one negative response to your disclosure. It’s one thing to be kink-shamed...

Emotional Safety in Relationships

May 09, 25|awareness and personal growth

We know the importance of physical safety. But what about emotional safety? Emotional safety has evolutionary roots and is tied to physical survival.

Withholding Intimacy As Punishment

May 02, 25|relationship issues

Are you always waiting for affection or sex from your partner? Do you feel like you have to behave a certain way in order to get your needs met?...

Is it Normal to Stop Having Sex After Kids?

Apr 25, 25|couple counseling

In the beginning, there’s sleep deprivation. At least one partner is tasked with feeding the baby throughout the night...

Why Does My Husband Take Everything I Say as Criticism?

Apr 18, 25|relationship issues

Sometimes good intentions can be seen as everything but. For example, you remind your husband what time it is because....

Navigating Age Gaps in Relationships

Apr 10, 25|relationship issues

When it comes to romantic relationships, is age just a number? You can form a meaningful connection with someone outside....