by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships
A couple sits in my office. One partner is sad and frustrated that the other doesn’t seem to be interested in sex anymore. They are feeling very rejected. The other partner says quietly, eyes looking down, “Honestly, it’s not about...
by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships
I was listening to a TED Talk a few months ago about decision-making. With the heaps of information and options available to us on a day-to-day basis, we can get paralyzed by indecisiveness as we look to make the “perfect” or “right” decision. Aziz Ansari shares often...
by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships
Leading couples researcher and therapist, John Gottman, PhD has found that the average couple waits 6 years before seeking help for marital problems. That is a long time to be unhappy in a relationship! If you are considering starting therapy to improve your...
by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships
Let’s talk about a 5-minute de-stress routine that anyone can easily add into their workday or stressful day at home. This is a simple breathing technique—which I love because when things are simple, it’s very easy to add them into our day and still notice some great...
by Megan Lara Negendank, MS | Relationships
Do you Valentine’s Day? I’m hearing more and more from couples who are over the corporate-push and forced-feeling of the holiday. Ring true for you? I also know couples who love the holiday. They share joy and connection over cards, flowers and chocolates—and if this...