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Why Band-Aids Don't Work: Healing the Deeper Issues Plaguing Your Relationship
Negative childhood experiences deeply shape how we show up in our adult relationships Many couples come to me after struggling with the...
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Mar 255 min read


Breaking the Cycle of Codependency by Learning to Trust Yourself
Codependency can cause you to feel like you're alone in your relationship Do you feel like you are always walking on eggshells in your...
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Mar 225 min read


Exploring 'Intentional Separation' for Couples on the Brink
Intentional separation can provide the needed space to work on the deeper internal issues plaguing the marriage. For couples teetering on...
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Mar 204 min read


When to Define the Relationship (DTR): Trusting Your Instincts and Spotting Red Flags When Pursuing Monogamy
Defining the relationship (DTR) is when you and the person you are dating decide whether you're exclusive, committed, and on the same...
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Mar 186 min read

The New Frontier of Cheating: Digital Infidelity
Unlike in-person infidelity, digital infidelity is only a few taps away, and the likelihood increases when partners no longer prioritize...
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Mar 65 min read


Speak My Language or Else: The Darker Side of Love Languages
The 5 love languages can be a helpful tool, but overreliance can be harmful. Since its introduction in 1992, the concept of love...
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Mar 66 min read


Genuine Red Flags or Unhealthy Expectations?
It's natural to want to protect yourself from heartbreak, but sometimes we can overanalyze our partner's behavior or second-guess our own...
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Mar 35 min read


The Life-Changing Power of Owning Your Emotions
By owning your actions and emotions, you break free from the cycle of blame and unlock a path to deeper connection and personal growth.
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Feb 224 min read


The Art of Authentic Emotional Expression in Relationships
How you express yourself to your partner changes everything
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Feb 154 min read


The Irony of Resentment
Managing resentment in a healthy way will transform your relationship
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Feb 123 min read


Tuning Into the Body: Unlocking the Stories Behind Our Triggers
Focusing on sensations in the body when triggered is the path to healing your relationship.
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Feb 94 min read


Why You Are No Longer Attracted to Your Partner
Trust: The Bedrock of Attraction Attraction thrives in an environment of emotional safety and mutual respect. When trust fractures,...
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Feb 43 min read


It's All About Managing Your Inner Drama
Managing your inner little kid is critical for a healthy relationship
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Jan 314 min read


A Delicate Balance: Boundaries, Vulnerability, Codependency in Relationships
Find the balance between rigidity and codependency in relationships
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Jan 183 min read


Are You Taking Space or Stonewalling?
Taking space vs. stonewalling can make or break a relationship In the intricate dance of love and partnership, the ability to take space...
Ariel Brewer, PhD
Jan 114 min read
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