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Why Involving Third Parties is Hurting Your Chicago Relationship

January 26, 2026

You’re lying in bed in your Lincoln Park apartment, and you can hear your partner on the phone in the next room. Again. It’s their mom. Or their best friend. Or their sister. And you […]

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Navigating “Coming Out” Cycles as a Couple: When It’s Not Just Once

January 25, 2026

Coming out isn’t a single moment—it’s an ongoing series of decisions that LGBTQ+ couples face together. Every new job, every holiday dinner, every move to a different Chicago neighborhood brings fresh questions: Do we tell […]

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Should I Tell My Boyfriend I Cheated On Him?

January 23, 2026

The Weight of the Secret: When You’ve Cheated and Don’t Know What to Do The guilt is consuming. You wake up with it, carry it through your day, and lie awake at night replaying your […]

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Rebuilding Intimacy After Infidelity: A Therapist’s Guide

January 23, 2026

After more than two decades working with couples in Chicago, I’ve seen countless relationships survive infidelity and emerge stronger. The path isn’t easy, but rebuilding intimacy after betrayal is possible when both partners commit to […]

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The Founder’s Marriage: Balancing Ambition and Intimacy in the West Loop

January 23, 2026

You didn’t build a business in the West Loop by being “average.” You did it through relentless focus, 80-hour weeks, and a refusal to fail. But the same “Founder Mindset” that makes you a success […]

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Restoring the Foundation: Marriage Counseling in Old Irving Park

January 21, 2026

Old Irving Park is a neighborhood defined by its foundations. Walking down the tree-lined streets near Belden or Keeler Avenue, it’s impossible not to admire the craftsmanship of the Queen Anne and Italianate homes that […]

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I’m Sleeping With My Boss But Feel Weird

January 15, 2026

Understanding Your Workplace Affair: A Therapist’s Perspective So you’re a 30-something guy working in the mailroom, and you’ve been hooking up with your boss – the divisional vice president. She’s married. She has kids. And […]

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Why Divorce Isn’t Always Bad for Your Children

January 13, 2026

For many Chicago parents, the decision to end a marriage is stalled by a single, haunting question: “Will this ruin my children?” At Couples Counseling Chicago, we see parents daily who are trapped in what […]

My Partner Doesn’t Want Sex: 10 Reasons for Low Libido

January 12, 2026

Partner Doesn’t Want Sex? When you’re lying in bed wondering why your partner doesn’t want sex anymore, it’s easy to spiral into worst-case scenarios. Are they cheating? Have they fallen out of love? Is it […]

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Why Communication Breaks Down in Long-Term Relationships

January 10, 2026

If you’ve been with your partner for years, you might have noticed something frustrating: the conversations that used to flow so easily now feel like navigating a minefield. What happened to those late-night talks when […]

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How To Talk About Non-Monogamy: A Guide for Chicago Couples

January 7, 2026

Updated: January 2026 Conversations About Non-Monogamy Non-monogamy is a hot topic in the couples counseling office for many people in Chicago. In the diverse landscape of modern relationships, the concept of an open relationship has […]