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 Borderline Personality Disorder with… Petulant Features?

Within the spectrum of Borderline Personality Disorder, the Petulant subtype represents a distinct manifestation with its unique set of symptoms and challenges.

I think my first ex-wife could have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder with the Petulant subtype.

So exploring its clinical features, diagnostic criteria, potential causes, and treatment options, is a walk down memory lane for me…

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What is the least stressful phase of life?

Research reveals that humans report feeling stress as move through time, becoming older and more chill in the process.

Aging humans have fewer stressful experiences, and they deal with whatever stress they do experience much better than when they were younger.

On the other hand, Middle age humans are way more stressed nowadays than they were 20 years ago.

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