top of page
Blog
Are you in a toxic relationship? Struggling with emotional intimacy? Does your husband value you? Looking to deepen intimacy in your marriage? Has trust been broken in your relationship? Wondering why your spouse or partner is emotionally unavailable? Or are you single and looking for dating advice or help creating new relationships? On this blog you’ll find practical insights and advice on many different relationship issues from us and other relationship experts.
Search
What You Think You Want In Relationship Is Not What You Really Want
When I was in my twenties, I thought getting to be with this woman Elena would make me happy. She was confident, cool, and independent...
-
Feb 2, 20215 min read
My Relationship Isn’t Perfect
Do you ever feel that your life and family don’t match the happy images you see on commercials? Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed, in a...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Jan 7, 20214 min read
Why Can’t I Commit In A Relationship?
Do you ever ask yourself, “Why can’t I commit in a relationships?” Or do you ask this question about your partner(s), wondering why THEY...
-
Sep 29, 20205 min read
Avoiding Conflict In Relationship
She had the same old fight she always had with her husband, but this time, he threw his hands up and said he was done. She was shocked ...
-
Sep 2, 20205 min read
Why Bother With Relationships?
I used to be so angry and exasperated about my romantic relationships with women. Make no mistake, I loved being with women and enjoyed...
-
Aug 20, 20205 min read
Getting What You DON’T Want In Relationship (Relationship Foundation, Part 1/3)
In the beginning of your relationship, when you’re all enamored and in love – AKA the Honeymoon Phase – your partner is the best. You...
-
Jun 14, 20203 min read
My Wife Doesn't Respect Me.
"My wife doesn’t respect me! What should I do?" This is a refrain we often hear from husbands. Obviously, we would all hope that our...
-
May 27, 20207 min read
How to Deal with an Emotionally Unavailable Partner
When you have the experience of your partner being emotionally unavailable, you’re probably feeling that you’re not being “met”, that ...
-
May 15, 20204 min read
How To Communicate About Relationship Issues
The most common issue couples present to us is Communication (or lack thereof). It is one thing to communicate about logistics and ...
-
May 12, 20204 min read
Can You Rebuild Trust In A Relationship?
Trust is hugely important for creating a safe, successful, loving relationship. A sense of trust in your partner and your relationship is...
-
May 8, 20204 min read
Taking Things Personally
We all know what it means to take stuff personally, because it’s really irritating when it’s happening to you. Sometimes you’re trying to...
-
Dec 1, 20199 min read
When Men Lose Their Power With Women, Part 1/2
During any given year, I engage with hundreds of men, in private life coaching, in our workshops, and in men’s work. One thing I ...
-
Oct 19, 20195 min read
Relationship Fitness
We all know the value of exercising and staying fit. It’s practically recommended by every doctor and expert in the world. Does that...
-
Sep 30, 20194 min read
When Men Lose Their Power With Women, Part 2/2
Last week, I sent out a video about men losing power with women. Seems to have struck a nerve. In response to that video, a client,...
-
Sep 22, 20194 min read
Loneliness in relationship
Are you lonely? You are not alone. Recent studies suggest that about half of Americans feel lonely. Our networks, social interactions...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Aug 15, 20197 min read
How Trauma Impacts Relationships With Tania Choi, MFT
In this post/episode, I’m talking to Tania Choi, LMFT, psychotherapist. Tania specializes in trauma for teens, couples, and individuals....
-
May 31, 20193 min read
The Tipping Point In Relationship
We know a couple who split up last week. He said he was done. Moved out. Just like that. She was shocked. She had no idea he was close to...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
May 15, 20194 min read
Should We Split Up Or Stay Together?
Am I in the right relationship? Is my marriage worth fighting for? Are we ever going to be in love again? I love my partner, but I...
-
Sep 20, 20184 min read
How To Turn Your Relationship Around (Relationship Foundation, Part 3/3)
“Everything and everyone wants to be loved.” When we feel unhappy, lonely, disconnected, despairing, hopeless, disappointed, angry, hurt...
-
Jul 2, 20182 min read
Angry At Your Partner
The other day while we were driving in the car, Christian was angry. Not at me. He was frustrated that his back wasn’t healed enough yet...
Sonika Tinker, MSW, Co-Founder
Jun 1, 20183 min read
bottom of page