
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
The Power of Words… How Language Reflects and Shapes Our Health
Recent research highlights the profound connection between the words we use and our mental and physical well-being.
According to Dr. Vera Vine, the lead author of a study on this topic, our language reflects our comfort and familiarity with different emotional states…
Does new research suggest that our brains are connected to the cosmos at a quantum level?… yup….
Recent discoveries regarding quantum vibrations inside neurons in the brain have reignited interest in a controversial theory of consciousness.
This theory suggests that the brain is connected to the universe at a quantum level, a concept first proposed in the 1990s but heavily criticized at the time.
One of the main criticisms was that the brain was considered too "warm, wet, and noisy" for coherent quantum processes.
But apparently.. evidence is growing that human consciousness is connected to the universe at a quantum level… and this might change everything…
The Attention Chronicles: 10 Secrets for greater focus and productivity…
“Pay attention. It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager.” — Susan Sontag.
Tea Time: Your Secret Weapon Against Diabetes…
If you're looking to sweeten the deal when it comes to your health, consider adding a cup of tea to your daily routine.
A recent study suggests that tea drinkers, particularly fans of the darker brews, could be lowering their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to half.
What is Cantril’s Ladder?
Forget what you've heard about Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.
Sure, they're ranked high on the happiness scale, but are they truly living their best lives?
It seems they're more about flaunting their wealth and status rather than basking in genuine happiness…
7 emotional intimacy hacks that are wicked hard to do…
intimacy hacks are applied neuroscience.
That is, you’re using your body as an intentional drug factory…
The power of pro-social spending…
Most people think spending money on themselves will make them happier than spending it on others.
This is not a radical idea that will blow your mind with its incredible newness.
Far from it.
But, because it’s advice that sometimes goes against our natural instinct… it’s worth repeating.
Happy couples focus on these fights
Dr. John Gottman’s 30+ years of research has consistently focused on what happy couples do differently than couples who unhappily struggle.
He used to call these couples the “Masters of Marriage.” Now, (I imagine in an effort to de-stigmatize cohabitating couples).
These happy couples are now called the “Masters of Relationships.” What can they teach us?
I swear I can help your marriage
You are in couples therapy to describe your feelings and hopefully, be heard and understood.
For many couples, my therapy office may be the only place where they can engage in authentic conversations.
I make it clear to couples at the outset that I am a fan of strong fu*king language … but only if they are so inclined…
The healing power of couples holding hands, hugs and kisses
Can Hugs and Kisses and Holding Hands heal our nervous system?
A recent study says yes, and our attachment styles play an unexpected role…
Is the best way to boost your memory to tell other folks to remember more?
A fascinating study reveals that sharing information can significantly enhance memory retention.
Researchers found that humans who immediately relayed information to others were able to remember it more effectively and for a longer duration!
What is Motivation?
Motivation is like a mythical creature—everyone talks about it, but few understand its true nature.
Let's unravel the mysteries of motivation, separate fact from fiction, and learn how to keep the motivational fire burning…