Welcome to my Blog

Thank you for stopping by. This space is where I share research, reflections, and practical tools drawn from my experience as a marriage and family therapist.

Are you a couple looking for clarity? A professional curious about the science of relationships? Or simply someone interested in how love and resilience work? I’m glad you’ve found your way here. I can help with that.

Each post is written with one goal in mind: to help you better understand yourself, your partner, and the hidden dynamics that shape human connection.

Grab a coffee (or a notebook), explore what speaks to you, and take what’s useful back into your life and relationships. And if a post sparks a question, or makes you realize you could use more support, I’d love to hear from you.

Be Well, Stay Kind, and Godspeed.
~Daniel

P.S.

Feel free to explore the categories below to find past blog posts on the topics that matter most to you. If you’re curious about attachment, navigating conflict, or strengthening intimacy, these archives are a great way to dive deeper into the research and insights that I’ve been sharing for years.

 

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What is an exit affair?

I’m thinking about the lyrics to an old Englebert Humperdinck song “Please Release Me.”

When it was first released in 1967, it struck a chord, knocking the Beatles' Strawberry Fields Forever from the number one position by selling 85,000 copies a day!

Please Release Me” is the anthem of the Exit affair…

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The challenge of thought-stopping…

Modern Thought-Stopping techniques have roots in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

However, Thought-Stopping is also an ancient method of self-management.

It is a well-known mental exercise in the East and the West, specifically, ancient Greek and Roman Stoic philosophy and Buddhism.

Ancient philosophers invite you to notice your thoughts and the degree to which you indulge them…

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What’s wrong with being Mono-Normative?

As a couples therapist, I often explore various relationship dynamics with my clients.

One emerging trend that's garnering attention is consensual non-monogamy…

It's a term used to describe relationships where partners agree to engage romantically or sexually with others outside their primary relationship.

Surprisingly, up to 5% of folks in the U.S. embrace such a lifestyle…

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Post Infidelity Stress Disorder Quiz…

Post-infidelity stress disorder (PISD) can be a challenging hurdle for couples to overcome.

However, with the proper guidance and support from couples therapy experts, recovery is quite possible.

I’ll offer a few insights from renowned thought leaders in couples therapy on post-infidelity recovery.

Additionally, I'll provide a post-infidelity stress disorder quiz, along with a scoring legend, to help individuals assess their experiences and navigate the path to healing…

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