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For the Couples Who Are Willing: Reflective, Growth-Oriented, and Ready to Reconnect
Not every couple who comes to therapy is in crisis. Some are simply stuck—caught in patterns they didn’t mean to create, unsure how to find their way back to each other. At Cadence Psychology Studio, we work best with couples who are willing to reflect, take ownership, and grow. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be open. This blog is for the couples who still care deeply and are ready to reconnect—with courage, curiosity, and care.


Small Gestures, Big Impact: Why Micro-Moments Matter in Romantic Relationships
In the busyness of daily life, it’s easy for connection to slip through the cracks. But love often lives in the smallest moments—a warm glance, a kind word, an extra five minutes of presence. This blog explores how small, intentional gestures can keep your relationship rooted, even in the busiest seasons.


What Emotional Vulnerability Costs Him. What Sexual Vulnerability Costs Her. And Why Both Matter.
He says I never want sex. I say he never opens up. We’re both exhausted from this fight. Conversations like these are rarely about just sex—or just feelings. They’re about risk. Exposure. The courage it takes to meet a partner in a place that feels raw.


When Both Partners Pull Away: Understanding and Interrupting the Withdrawer-Withdrawer Pattern
In the couples I work with, there’s a pattern I see often—but it’s one that tends to fly under the radar. There’s no yelling. No obvious conflict. From the outside, things may seem calm or even “fine.” But inside the relationship, there’s growing distance, unmet needs, and a quiet ache of disconnection. This is the withdrawer-withdrawer pattern—when both partners instinctively pull away rather than move toward one another in moments of tension or vulnerability.


Not Everything You Feel Needs to Be Said
There’s a growing cultural trend that says, “Say what you feel.” Name it all. Let it out. Be radically honest — especially in your closest relationships.
But when honesty becomes unfiltered emotional discharge, especially in the heat of conflict, it stops being honest communication and starts being harm dressed as truth.
And many of us don’t realize we’re doing it.


The Mental Load No One Wants to Carry Alone: What Happens When Your Partner Can’t—or Won’t—Share It?
You might be the one who remembers the birthdays, schedules the dentist appointments, knows when the laundry detergent is running low, and keeps a mental map of your household’s emotional climate. You may also be the one who anticipates needs before they arise, considers the downstream effects of every decision, and carries an invisible checklist that never, ever seems to end.
This is the mental load...and carrying the mental load alone can feel invisible and relentless.


Building Secure Attachment in Relationships (and Within Yourself)
We wish relationships could always feel effortless, like they often did in the beginning. We sometimes assume that if it’s hard now, it must mean we’re no longer compatible. But research consistently shows that thriving relationships require intentionality. Letting the relationship run on autopilot can be deeply damaging over time.


How Can Couples Find Balance as Changers and Acceptors in Romantic Relationships?
Discover how couples can find balance as changers & acceptors in romantic relationships. Learn to embrace differences & strengthen your bond


Why Couples Therapy “Doesn’t Work” (And How to Give Your Relationship the Best Chance)
Explore why couples therapy sometimes feels ineffective and learn how to give your relationship the best chance. Discover solutions today.


The Journey of Couples Therapy: Why It Can Feel Worse Before It Feels Better
Explore why couples therapy can feel worse before it feels better. Learn how facing discomfort is key to healing your relationship.


5 Tips for Cultivating Greater Intimacy With Your Partner
Discover 5 Tips for Cultivating Greater Intimacy With Your Partner. Enhance your relationship with these practical tips to build connection.


What Is Online Couples Therapy? Everything You Need to Know
Discover the benefits of online couples therapy, a convenient and effective solution for relationship challenges.


Why EFT Works — How Emotionally Focused Therapy Heals Relationships
Every couple hits rough patches—but when disconnection becomes the norm, the relationship can feel fragile and uncertain. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples break out of negative cycles, rebuild trust, and create a stronger emotional bond. Learn why EFT is so effective, what to expect in sessions, and how it can help you move from conflict to closeness.


Examining the Lasting Impact of Unmet Childhood Needs on Adult Relationships
Explore how unmet childhood needs shape adult relationships. Learn about the lasting impact of unmet childhood needs on your life today.


Understanding How Perfectionism Affects Relationships
Discover how perfectionism affects relationships and learn strategies to improve your connection.


Why Personal Space in Partnerships Is Vital
Discover the hidden power of personal space in relationships. Explore why it's vital for individual growth & the health of your partnership.


Building Happier Relationships: The Power of Gentle Start-Ups and Generous Interpretations
Some of us grew up in homes where the adults of our family handled conflict with a lot of intensity: shouting, name calling, blaming,...


How To Take Productive Breaks When Navigating Conflict With Your Partner
When you are in the midst of conflict and you are not fighting fairly, sometimes the best thing to do is to take a break from the conflict.


Is It Normal For Couples To Fight?
Yes, “fighting” with your partner is normal. In fact, having zero conflict in your relationship is not a good indicator of relationship heal
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