I first heard about meditation when I was 23 and traveling in India. As someone who had been interested in personal growth since my teen years (trying to understand my relationship drama, of course), I was fascinated with the idea.
For some couples, “menstruation time” can be a real challenge. Symptoms such as severe cramping, throbbing headaches, bloating, distressing mood swings, or heightened sensitivity to environment and people can all occur.
What’s the most common reason partners struggle in their relationship? If you’re like most couples, it’s the lack of communication skills.
Has your sex life dwindled from a hot, steamy affair to a lukewarm, occasional romp in the bedroom? You’re not alone; many couples worry that their relationship is losing its original flair when the physical fun begins to simmer down.
Let’s face it—many of us are stressed. And when we’re triggered by a stressful event, we often take it out on the ones we love, making stress the probable cause of many of our toughest relationship issues.
In many cases, your partner’s body language is more important than their words.
In recent years, we’ve seen more and more research on the intersection of neurobiology and psychology, explaining the connection between our brain, nervous system, and emotional world.
If you’re having communication issues, it could be a difference in communication style. When arguing, partners participate in ways that can vary.
After a hard year dealing with a health issue, a woman and her partner, both in their late 40s, arrived at The Couples Center to address what she described as his “distance and disconnection” from her.
In a recent marriage counseling session, a couple Andy and Dina came in visibly stressed. When I asked them what happened Andy said that they were fighting over money.
After having spent years working with hundreds of couples, we know that couples counseling really works.
In the last month, we asked couples what are their favorite romantic things to do in San Francisco or just at their own home… We got many creative and unique responses! So, we collected 15 of the best ideas and summarized them for you.
Avi Anderson – Care Coordinator at The Couples Center.
When you fill out our intake form or call me – Avi – the care coordinator at 415-322-0417, I will help you get started today and match with a therapist. Offer is good for the first couples therapy session booked by May 31th, 2025. Each session after will be regular priced.