Do You and Your Partner Have Roommate Syndrome?

June 22, 2025

Roommate Syndrome Couples Therapy Roommate syndrome is a very real thing. Have you ever looked across the dinner table—or maybe over a pile of unfolded laundry—and realized that the person sitting across from you feels […]

My Partner Won’t Go to Therapy: What Can I Do?

June 1, 2025

My Partner Won’t Go To Therapy? If you’re Googling “my partner won’t go to therapy” or “relationship counseling for resistant partner,” you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not the only one feeling stuck. At Couples Counseling […]

Healing After Micro-Cheating: Can the Relationship Survive?

May 20, 2025

Micro-cheating: A Closer Look “Partner micro cheating relationship counseling”—it’s a phrase more Chicagoans are quietly typing into search bars than ever before. At Couples Counseling Center on Chicago’s North Side, we’ve seen a steady rise […]

Why Don’t My Relationships Go Beyond Three Dates?

May 18, 2025

More than just a few dates By: CCC Staff It can seem as though romantic fulfillment is getting more and more difficult to pursue in the era of dating apps, a broader dating pool overall, […]

What To Do When Your Husband Doesn’t Want Kids

May 4, 2025

Husband Doesn’t Want Kids? Finding out that your husband doesn’t want kids—especially if you do—can feel like hitting a wall. It might be something he’s said from the beginning, or it might be a change […]

Why Breaking Up May Be Good for Your Mental Health

April 5, 2025

Breaking Up and Mental Health Let’s face it—breakups suck. Whether you’ve been dating for six months or married for sixteen years, the end of a relationship can feel like a wrecking ball crashing through your […]

Is Counseling Before Marriage a Smart Idea?

March 23, 2025

Counseling Before Marriage Thinking about getting married? Congratulations! Marriage is one of the most meaningful commitments you’ll ever make. But before you say “I do,” have you considered premarital counseling? As a Chicago premarital counseling […]

How Men Can Show Up Emotionally in Relationships

March 2, 2025

Men and Showing Up for Relationships If you’re a man in a relationship, there’s a good chance you’ve been there: your partner shares something that’s been bothering them, and your first instinct is to jump […]

How To Set Boundaries With Your Partner

February 20, 2025

Set Boundaries with Your Partner As a couples therapist in Chicago, I’ve seen firsthand how the absence of clear boundaries can lead to misunderstandings, resentment, and conflict in relationships. At the heart of every healthy […]

Why Rich Couples Are Often Unhappy

February 1, 2025

Rich Couples Unhappy? While financial wealth can provide comfort and opportunities, it does not guarantee happiness or fulfillment in relationships. At least that is what the research tells us. Rich couples often face unique stressors, […]

How to Be Supportive of My Friend in a Polyamorous Relationship

January 20, 2025

Polyamorous Relationship As a Chicago-based relationship counselor, I frequently help individuals and families navigate the complexities of modern relationships. Among the many dynamics I encounter, one that often invites curiosity and, at times, misunderstanding, is […]

Help! I’ve Been Hiding Bills From My Spouse

January 1, 2025

Hiding Bills from Spouse The Couples Counseling Center in Chicago recently received an email from someone visiting our website. In their electronic note, they wrote what appears below. We have included our response as part […]