The Passion Paradox in Long-Term Relationships with Dr. Emily Jamea

Dear Dr. Darcy, My parents have been divorced for many years and my father has been dating a woman who makes condescending remarks about our relationship that makes me think she’s jealous of us. She says things when we hug or if I sit near him and he is affectionate ...

Dear Dr. Darcy,  I recently started dating a woman that I really like. It’s been just under two months and instead of being able to enjoy the early stages of the relationship, I find myself thinking about the holidays that are coming up. Specifically, by Thanksgiving it will be almost ...

Dr. Darcy, I’m a mom who works from home with two small children who are 5 and 9. I know being a mom is exhausting but lately my kids have been so clingy when they get home from school and especially when they’re sick, their need for physical comfort is ...

Every secure relationship is prone to disagreements because the people in the relationship have unique histories, wounds, opinions, thoughts, and world views.  Disagreements are not fights. Fights happen when people lack relationship skills or the self-discipline to employ relationship skills.  But even the most therapy-savvy veteran can find herself waist-deep ...

When you think about bottom lines in relationships, most of us land on a short list of behaviors we’d never tolerate from a partner — or anyone we’re in relationship with. It’s important for each of us to know what those bottom lines are, and to share them with our ...

I recently sat down with Lindsey Metselaar, host of We Met At Acme, and the response from that podcast has been unprecedented. Among the highlights:  My personal experiences (as the client) in therapy. The importance of the chemistry between your therapist and you. The 3 stages of relationships.   Click ...