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.
- Attachment Issues
- Coronavirus
- Couples Therapy
- Extramarital Affairs
- Family Life and Parenting
- How to Fight Fair
- Inlaws and Extended Families
- Intercultural Relationships
- Marriage and Mental Health
- Married Life & Intimate Relationships
- Neurodiverse Couples
- Separation & Divorce
- Signs of Trouble
- Social Media and Relationships
- What Happy Couples Know
A Loneliness Quiz…
Discover the alarming findings from recent research at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.
Learn about chronic loneliness's staggering impact on public health and society and explore strategies to combat this growing issue.
Trauma Bonding vs. Love…
Distinguishing between trauma bonding and authentic love is paramount for emotional well-being and fulfillment.
Prominent thought leaders in trauma psychology and relationship dynamics, including Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Peter Levine, and Dr. Sue Johnson, have a lot to say about the disparity between these two phenomena lies at the core of healthy versus unhealthy connections.
Gender differences in jealousy…
Are you accurately interpreting your partner's jealousy triggers?
Research reveals fascinating insights into how men and women perceive jealousy triggers differently.
Let’s jump in!
Consequences of staying in an unhappy marriage…
Enduring a less-than-fulfilling marriage can be emotionally draining.
But did you know that how it affects men and women can differ?
Research shows that while women may crave emotional intimacy during tough times, men might withdraw emotionally.
Is My Mom a Narcissist Quiz…
Understanding the traits and behaviors associated with narcissistic mothers is crucial for adult children seeking clarity and validation in their experiences.
Let’s talk about narcissistic mothers, drawing insights from thought leaders in psychology and offering an original quiz to help you assess whether your mother exhibits narcissistic tendencies.
Pitbull Husbands
Gottman is not only renowned for science-based couples therapy, he also studied dangerous men a few decades ago.
His research describes the dangerous, suspicious, controlling, character that he calls the “Pitbull”…
Why is the Pitbull partner so profoundly dangerous? And how is he different from the “Cobra”?
5 Phases of Divorcing a Narcissist…
So you’re divorcing a narcissist?
Let's dive deep into the 5 phases of divorcing a narcissist, exploring additional strategies and insights to empower you on this challenging journey…
40 Ways to Spot That You’re in a Tumultuous Relationship!
Do you feel your relationship is more of a battleground than a love nest?
Does the tension between you and your partner rival that of a Shakespearean tragedy?
Strap in… because we're diving deep into the turbulent waters of tumultuous relationships.
What is Monkey Branching?
Monkey branching, a term coined to describe a behavior observed in primates, notably monkeys swinging from one branch to another without letting go of the first, finds its analogy in human relationships.
Some folks hold on to a current partner while they seek to climb higher with another.
Financial Infidelity and Divorce…
Honesty about money is essential for an open, trusting intimacy.
Let’s discuss the trauma of financial infidelity, its ramifications on divorce, and insights from social science research and divorce coach thought leaders…
What is Emotional Inflammation?
Emotional inflammation, though not a term that has been extensively researched in scientific literature, is a concept that draws from both psychological and physiological domains.
It is often used metaphorically to describe a state of heightened emotional arousal or reactivity, akin to the body's inflammatory response to physical injury or illness…
How often should married couples go out separately?
Therapists have assumed that research in relationship dynamics, attachment theory, and differentiation will provide sufficient insight into how couples navigate time spent apart within their relationships.
But sometimes we have to wait…
Apparently, researchers haven’t adequately addressed this question…