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Why Your Partner Doesn’t Feel Heard (Even When You’re Listening)
You’re nodding. You’re quiet. You’re doing what you think a good listener should do. And yet, your wife still says, “You’re not understanding me.” It’s confusing, right? You are not interrupting, you are not dismissing them, and you might even be agreeing with what she is saying. So why doesn’t it land? Here’s what’s really happening: listening isn’t just about hearing, it’s about emotional presence. When your partner opens up, they’re not looking for solutions or quick fixes

Dr. Austin Shugart
6 days ago


How Men Can Create Deeper Intimacy with Just 5 Date Questions
Men, taking your significant other on a date is an important action to help build continued connection and closeness. Feeling connected...

Dr. Austin Shugart
Sep 25


3 Tips For Political Conversations With Your Partner
Navigating political conversations with your partner can be challenging, especially in today’s polarized climate. While these discussions...

Jennifer Wilmoth
Oct 23, 2024


Mastering the Dating Game: Tips and Tricks for Successful Dating
Dating can often feel like a game, and one that is rigged against you. In a world where we are more connected than ever through the...

Dr. Austin Shugart
Jun 6, 2024


Gaming Overload: Signs and Strategies to Help with Excessive Gaming
In today’s interconnected world, gaming has become more than just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle for many. The allure of immersive virtual...

Jennifer Wilmoth
Mar 6, 2024


Building Healthy Boundaries for a Stronger Connection
Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives. We are connected to those around us, whether it be family, friends, or...

Dr. Austin Shugart
Feb 29, 2024


Fostering Emotional Intimacy
If I asked you what an important key to a satisfying relationship is, what would you say? Different people would probably give different...

Gloria Huang
Feb 26, 2024


Relationship Betrayal: Therapist Tips After Discovering An Affair
The earth-shattering moment of discovering an affair is a devastating blow that can damage the foundation of trust in a relationship....

Jennifer Wilmoth
Aug 24, 2023


It’s Complicated: Navigating Dating in 2023
No matter your age, dating feels much more complicated now than it did just a few years ago. We all desire healthy and loving...

Dr. Austin Shugart
Apr 25, 2023
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