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My Boyfriend Wants Sex Everyday and I Don’t

May 1, 2026

“My boyfriend wants sex every day and I’m just not interested that often. Does this mean we’re not compatible? Is something wrong with me—or him?” If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. Mismatched […]

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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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exploring Intimacy: Emotional and Physical Connection in Couples

November 1, 2023

Couples Intimacy: A Closer Look Intimacy and relationship therapy – it is one of the most requested types of help Chicago couples ask for when they make contact with our counseling center. As a couples […]

Help – I’m Not Attracted To My Husband Anymore!

February 1, 2022

Originally published: February 1, 2022 Last updated: December 7, 2025 Understanding Loss of Attraction in Marriage Losing physical attraction to your husband is one of the most unsettling experiences in marriage, yet it’s far more […]

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5 Ways Open Relationship Conversations Strengthen Relationships

April 14, 2021

Open Relationships: A Closer Look Non monogamy, open relationships, and polyamorous relationships are all terms you might have recently heard. Tinder has even added polyamory to its list of desired relationship types. Relationship agreements around […]

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5 Signs Your Sex Life Needs to Change

February 2, 2019

Counseling focused on your sex life Do you live in Chicago? Have you found the proverbial flame isn’t burning so hot for you and your partner in the bedroom? Hoping to find ways to heat […]

7 Ways to Improve Sex in Your Relationship

December 1, 2018

Sex is all around us. Well, for some, all around everything except their relationships. Is this you? By: Dr. Tyler Fortman Sometimes satisfying sex seems out of reach in relationships. People often attribute this to […]

Can Couples Counseling Help My Sex Life?

September 2, 2018

How therapy helps with intimacy issues By Jennifer Lawal, LPC Ahh..let’s talk about SEX; Yes, Sex and Counseling. This simple word is anything but simple and at least for most humans, there is nothing simple […]

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How to Call a Couples Time Out to Avoid a Fight!

3 Couples Time Out Tips By: Couples Counseling Staff There isn’t a couple on the planet that hasn’t experienced some type of disagreement during the course of their relationship. Usually, these squabbles are minor and are […]

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5 Places in Chicago for a First Date Under $25.00!

First Date Ideas Chicago You’ve finally asked that special someone out on a first date, and the person said, “yes.” Great! Only problem is that you’re low on funds but still want to make that […]

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10 Warning Signs of Narcissistic Behavior in Marriage

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 […]

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Acceptance is Radical

Acceptance is total and complete By: Dr. Tyler Fortman Did your partner cheat on you and you want to stay in the relationship, but just can’t get yourself to accept that it’s happened? Maybe you […]

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