Horoscope Compatibility Is More Psychological Than You Think

March 1, 2026

Be honest — when you meet someone new, how long before you casually ask, “So what’s your sign?” 😄 Whether you’re a die-hard astrology stan or a casual horoscope reader who checks Co-Star on a […]

5 Signs That You Should Consider Couples Therapy

November 30, 2025

Time For Couples Therapy? Every relationship goes through seasons. Some are filled with joy and connection, while others feel heavy with tension and distance. The question many couples ask themselves is: “When is the right […]

7 Signs You Are Addicted to Bad Boys!

October 19, 2025

Bad Boy Attraction Do you find yourself attracted to guys from “the wrong side of town”? Are you weirdly drawn to men that have an element of danger about them? Have you identified a pattern […]

5 Signs You Have Trust Issues With Your Partner

August 31, 2025

Trust and Relationships You’ve found success in Chicago; hustling and bustling to get the job done. You’ve even had time to adjust to your personal life, and find a wonderful partner and have started what […]

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, […]

5 Ways You Attract Emotionally Unavailable Men

September 22, 2024

Emotionally Unavailable Men By: Couples Counseling Staff One of the biggest reasons people seek out counseling is to help them better understand their approach to relationships. This is particularly true for individuals who have identified […]

7 Tips For Getting Back Into The Dating World

December 17, 2023

Returning to Dating After a Long Time Due to a buildup of pressure from media, our families, or our own lived experiences, many of us at some point in our single lives may begin to […]

5 Tips for Gay Men Considering an Open Relationship

November 11, 2023

Gay and considering an open relationship in Chicago? By: Couples Counseling Staff LGBT Pride month in Chicago is behind us, but the thoughts of the men that you saw at the parade or fest may […]

7 Tips for Navigating Relationships During Quarantine

August 5, 2020

By: Anna Heilbrun, Ph.D. The coronavirus pandemic upended relationships as we know them. Couples across the world were forced to decide between 24/7 co-habitation or indefinite separation. According to Ester Perel, a Belgiun psychotherapist and […]

How Come I Am Anxious About My Relationship?

June 1, 2020

By: Alan Tsang, LPC What do I do? What should I say? What if something goes wrong? What if she doesn’t like me? These are questions that come up for us when we experience concern […]

How Relationships Are a Lot Like Canoeing

January 5, 2019

Ready to paddle down the river of love? By: Costa Provis, LCPC, CPC Navigating a relationship is a lot like being on a canoe trip; just you and your partner alone in the canoe having […]

Can Introverts Have Relationships?

November 12, 2018

Introverts and Relationships By: Couples Counseling Staff Winter in Chicago is upon us, and for those of us who prefer a cozy night curled up on the couch to a bar hop, winter may not […]