If you’ve been betrayed in a relationship, you may have felt something that’s hard to explain. It’s not just hurt. It’s not just anger. It can feel like your entire world has been shaken. You might find yourself questioning everything […]
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When people hear the phrase healthy sexual expression, they often think about rules. They start wondering whether they are doing things “right.” Questions like “Am I having too much sex?”, “Not enough?”, or “Is what I like normal?” tend to […]
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Was that cheating?” you’re not alone. It might seem like there should be a clear answer. After all, most of us grow up with a general idea that cheating means being physically intimate with […]
If you’re exploring non-monogamy or your partner has brought it up, you may have found yourself asking a difficult question: “Is this just cheating… or is it something different?” It’s one of the most common questions people have. And it […]
Most of us grow up with a very clear idea of how relationships are supposed to work. It’s not something we’re usually taught directly. It’s something we absorb over time through movies, family expectations, social media, and the people around […]
If you’ve ever searched for a therapist who understands non-monogamy, you’ve probably come across the phrase “ethical non-monogamy.” At first glance, it can feel reassuring. It comes across. responsible, and knowledgeable. This indicates that the therapist recognizes the difference between […]
How to Know If It’s Truly Your Choice If you’ve been thinking about non-monogamy or are already exploring it in your relationship, you might ask: “Is this really what I want, or am I just going along with it?” This […]
If you’ve started exploring non-monogamy, dating someone who practices it, or looking for a therapist who understands it, you may have run into a wall of unfamiliar language. Words like metamour, NRE, nesting partner, or compersion can make it feel […]
If you’re in a non-monogamous relationship or considering whether it suits you, you might find it challenging to discuss openly. Many worry that mentioning being polyamorous, having an open relationship, dating multiple people, or questioning monogamy will lead therapists to […]
Why do we hold onto things that keep us trapped? Have you heard the story of how to trap a monkey? It’s been told that it was the idea of hunters in a jungle to take monkeys to zoos. It’s […]
Tabel Topics are a tool that can be used to improve your marriage. Here is our review of how helpful tabel topics are in helping strengthen your marriage.
A firm foundation builds a solid marriage. “I said yes!” You’ve bought the rings, you’ve set the date and life is feeling really good right about now. Here you are, sitting with the excitement of an engagement. Planning a wedding […]
One of the hardest things that we have to do in a relationship is learning how to apologize. We all avoid sometimes apologizing because we are protecting ourselves from dealing with uncomfortable negative emotions. If you find yourself asking, “I […]
The pandemic hit us like a truck, and we hunkered down, we were in survival mode. Weeks passed, and we began to feel antsy; however, we found our new normal and attempted to live within the parameters aligned with our […]
In this episode of the Richer Marriage Show, Tyler answers the questions why does my partner shut down? As part of the Better Relationship Communication Series, this videos offers marriage advice on stopping shutdown from happening. One of the marriage […]
Every wounder why the joke is therapist ask about feelings? Theres good reason for it. Learn why emotions are so complex and important.
This video is part of our 8 part better relationship communication series. In this video, Tyler shares what defensiveness is, what defensiveness does to your relationship, What defensive feels like. Along with giving practical advice on what ways you can […]
Empathy Series Part 2 Part 2 of our empathy series: Make sure you read part one first before diving into this article on how to build empathy. In our last article, we talked about what is happening in the brain […]
The Richer Marriage Show. In this week's episode we explore what is contempt, how it's toxic to your relationship, & how to stop it.
Social media….. I have a love-hate relationship with social media. On one hand, it’s a way to share pictures and stories with others quickly with many people. It’s how I’m sharing this blog with you now and that’s good! It […]