Living on an island asks us for commitment much the same as a marriage or parenthood does - in the absence of the option of "starting again" we are asked to be more honest with ourselves about how we handle discomfort, disconnection, and repair. There’s less room to distract. Less space to bypass. More invitations to pause and actually listen — to ourselves and to the people we love.

Can couples therapy save a relationship? The short answer is.. maybe. Here's how it can help and when it might not be enough...

Here are some strategies to help you disagree without hurting each other...

This one shift in thinking will change everything for your relationship...

Let’s clear up some myths and provide some guidance about what healthy conflict can look like (in any type of relationship).