10 Warning Signs of Narcissistic Behavior in Marriage

December 8, 2025

Originally written 2015|Updated December 2025 If you’re questioning whether your spouse exhibits narcissistic traits, you’re not alone. Many people in Chicago and beyond seek individual relationship counseling because they’re struggling with a partner who displays […]

I Got Caught Having an Affair – WTF Should I Do?

December 7, 2025

7 Steps to Healing After an Affair If you are reading this post, there is a good chance you recently got busted having an affair on your wife, girlfriend, husband or significant other. The topic […]

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Understanding LGBTQ Queer Premarital Counseling

December 6, 2025

Gate 14 for LGBTQ+ Couples: Building Your Foundation Before “I Do” Planning a wedding is exciting. Planning a marriage that thrives? That takes preparation—especially when you’re navigating a world that hasn’t always made space for […]

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My Boyfriend Called Me Fat: 5 Ways to Respond!

December 4, 2025

My Boyfriend Fat-Shamed Me! Being called fat is probably one of the most devastating things I’ve ever experienced. When it happened to me in my romantic relationship—when the person I loved and trusted made that […]

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Managing Holiday Stress as a Couple: A Therapist’s Guide

December 1, 2025

The holiday season in Chicago should be magical—ice skating in Millennium Park, strolling through Christkindlmarket, cozy evenings in your Lakeview apartment. But for many couples, December brings more tension than joy. As a couples therapist […]

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My Boyfriend Likes My Feet – WTF Should I Do?

December 1, 2025

Understanding Your Partner’s Foot Fetish: A Therapist’s Perspective Has your boyfriend or husband recently revealed that he’s attracted to your feet? Maybe you noticed him paying special attention to your pedicures, or perhaps he directly […]