by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships
I hear it so often. With my couples in for couples counseling, “We used to be so spontaneous, but now…” With my individual therapy clients, “It’s just been so busy…” With my friends and colleagues, “Maybe in a couple...
by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships
When I was in sixth grade, my class was preparing for an art project. We were instructed to work in pairs and I remember quickly combing through my list of friends in my head wondering “Who is least likely to mess this up?” My close friend of a couple...
by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships
Wow! What a weekend! I just returned after spending two exciting days learning directly from couples therapy experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman. I first started following their research over 10 years ago while studying relationships at my university. Over the...
by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships
Are you and your partner expecting a child? Already have one, two, or more? According to research, the most drastic dip in relationship satisfaction most often happens when couples have children. Your attention is taken away from nurturing your relationship with...
by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships
Partner, parent, sibling, or friend, our relationships are important. The people close to us are our support system. They celebrate us in the good times and support us in the bad. If we aren’t nurturing our close relationships, we risk feeling alone in our...
