The Joy of Connection

A couple enters the office and sits on opposite sides of the couch. They don’t look at each other.  They begin to share the story of their latest painful conflict.  One partner describes the other as loud, critical and demanding. The other partner describes the first as withdrawn, sullen, and impossible to reach.

As we work […]

Interspecies Relationships

“To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow – this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.” – Elizabeth Gilbert, Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage

Joining your life with someone with different beliefs or culture is a leap of faith. It can feel strange to be with someone […]