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More couples than ever are building a relationship across a distance. Careers, school, family obligations, and remote work have all made it normal to love someone who lives in a different city or a different country. Distance alone doesn't decide whether a relationship works. What decides it is whether two people can stay emotionally connected when they can't share an ordinary Tuesday. That's harder than it sounds, and it's where couples counseling can help. Online sessions g

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Relationships are hard work and are often not easy. When issues arise and things start to fizzle, it’s human nature to blame ourselves or the other person. We tend to blame ourselves privately and in conversation blame the other person to save face. But before you start blaming your partner (or ex-partner) you may want to: 1. Think and take a break. Will blaming your ex-partner for not being responsible with the bills, ge

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Some people believe that Valentine’s Day is a religious holiday because it was referred to as Saint Valentine’s Day. Some people think it is only for people with a spouse or people in a serious relationship. Some people (especially those in high school) think your life is over it you do not have anyone to be your "Valentine?" Any day is a great day to tell someone you love them or you care for them. Everyone loves to he

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Many times, people are dating, and their relationship appears serious, but when is it appropriate to have THAT conversation? Are you too old to ask for commitment? Is it weird to say, "So, what are we?" I have had clients talk about the difficulties of dating and the uncertainty of their relationship. They want commitment, but they are scared to have a mature conversation, due to fear of pushing the other person away. I