by Vivian Oberling | Jun 3, 2024 | Communication
What do you do when the people you love the most don’t love (or even like) each other? Navigating any relationship can be a complex process. In the context of a romantic relationship, conflicts between your partner and your friends can add significant stress, both...
by Vivian Oberling | Jun 2, 2024 | Communication, Relationships
Arguments are a normal part of a healthy relationship, and I encourage my clients to learn how to argue well. Disagreements can arise from misunderstandings, different perspectives, or other past (unresolved) issues. The key is navigating disagreements and repairing...
by Vivian Oberling | Jun 1, 2024 | Communication, Relationships
A 2019 Pew Research Center survey found that married couples trusted their spouses to be faithful to them, act in their best interests, always tell them the truth, or handle money responsibly. Trust forms the basis for any relationship, and is especially true for a...
by Vivian Oberling | May 31, 2024 | Communication, Relationships
The newlywed stereotype hasn’t changed much over the last few decades, but we’re here to dispel all the myths and give you the truth about being a newlywed. Myth #1: The first year is the hardest or easiest SPOILER ALERT: The first year isn’t necessarily the...
by Vivian Oberling | May 18, 2024 | cohabitation, Communication, marriage
Did you know you are 31% less likely to divorce if you have pre-marital counseling? Working with hundreds of clients over the years, I’ve accumulated quite a few tidbits. There are the ones that I’m sure you already know – things like open communication, sharing...
by Vivian Oberling | May 10, 2024 | Communication, marriage, Therapy
Online shopping, ordering food through an app, finding a romantic partner (or situationship…) online—in our fast-paced digital world, we can do almost anything online that we can do IRL. In some ways, this provides access, ease, and flexibility; in other ways, it has...
