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Planning a Chicago Wedding? Why a Counselor is Your Best First Booking

December 31, 2025

Key Takeaways: Chicago Premarital Guide The “Engagement Gap”: Why the 6–12 month window is the optimal time for proactive relationship training. Local Context: Navigating the unique stressors of the Chicago “Loop hustle” and professional life. […]

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My Boyfriend’s Penis is Too Big and It Hurts! WTF Should I Do?

December 29, 2025

When Size Becomes a Real Problem in the Bedroom You’ve probably heard the saying “bigger is better” repeated so many times it feels like gospel truth. Society treats a large penis like some kind of […]

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My Partner Wants a Threesome

December 23, 2025

Understanding Your Partner’s Request: A Therapist’s Perspective So your partner just brought up the idea of inviting a third person into your intimate life, and now you’re sitting there wondering what the heck just happened. […]

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How To Talk To Your Partner About Starting Therapy Together

December 20, 2025

Bringing up couples therapy can feel intimidating, even when you know your relationship could benefit from professional support. Many people worry about their partner’s reaction or fear that suggesting therapy might be taken the wrong […]

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7 Benefits of Secular Premarital Therapy

December 19, 2025

You’re engaged, planning a future together, and maybe considering premarital counseling. But when you start researching options, you notice many programs seem rooted in religious traditions—scripture-based discussions, faith-centered frameworks, or counseling through houses of worship. […]

My Wife Caught Me Cheating and Wants a Divorce!

December 19, 2025

Reading Time: 8 minutes The Email That Started It All We got this gem in our inbox from a guy we’ll call “Mr. Reality Check” (he called himself “Mr. Busted” but let’s be honest about […]

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7 Benefits of Premarital Counseling for LGBTQ+ Couples

December 19, 2025

Marriage is a beautiful commitment, regardless of who you love. For LGBTQ+ couples, the journey to the altar represents not just a personal milestone but also a historic victory—the right to legally marry the person […]

7 Symptoms of Abandonment Issues You Can’t Ignore!

December 19, 2025

Abandonment Issues Exposed By: Couples Counseling Chicago Staff Do you suspect you have abandonment issues? Has someone told you that you attach yourself to another in relationships too soon and too fast? Do you avoid […]

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What Is Couples Counseling? Step By Step Guide

December 15, 2025

Updated: December 2025 | Reading Time: 12 minutes If you’re considering couples counseling, you probably have questions. How does it work? What happens in sessions? Will it actually help? This comprehensive guide answers everything you […]

Ghosting Effects: Understanding the Mental Health Impact and How to Heal

December 11, 2025

You send a text. No response. You send another. Still nothing. Days turn into weeks, and the silence becomes deafening. You replay every conversation, every moment, searching for what you did wrong. But the answer […]

10 Ways to Create More Intimacy for Couples From a Relationship Therapist

December 10, 2025

More Intimacy Means Active Involvement By: Couples Counseling Chicago Staff If you are looking to create more intimacy in your relationship, you certainly aren’t alone. Many Chicago couples seek out therapy with the hope of […]

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My Husband Uses Me For Sex But Treats Me Like Crap

December 8, 2025

I hear this more often than you might think. You’re lying there after sex, feeling hollow and used, wondering how the person who just touched your body can be so cold to your heart. Your […]