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I Think My Husband Might Be Gay — WTF Should I Do?

Drew Halsted — Fri, 29 May 2026 01:33:40 +0000

This topic comes up more often than you might think in our therapy practice — particularly in couples therapy for one, where one partner is navigating something too painful, too confusing, or too private to [...]

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7 Stages of a Breakup: A Guide To Healing

Couples Counseling Staff — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:51 +0000

Breakups don’t follow a straight line. One morning you wake up and feel completely fine — almost suspiciously fine — and by that evening you’re crying into leftovers you can’t even taste. The next week [...]

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My Partner Wants to Try Anal – WTF Should I Do?

Drew Halsted — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:55:59 +0000

So your partner just brought up anal intimacy, and now you’re sitting with a cocktail of feelings you weren’t expecting. Maybe it was awkward. Maybe it came out of nowhere. Maybe you said “sure, let [...]

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I’m Not Sexually Attracted To My Husband

Drew Halsted — Sun, 24 May 2026 13:01:11 +0000

Originally published: February 1, 2022 Last updated: May 24, 2026 Understanding Loss of Attraction in Marriage Losing physical attraction to your husband is one of the most unsettling experiences in marriage, yet it’s far more [...]

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Triangulation in Relationships: A Couples Therapy Guide

CCC Staff — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:33:21 +0000

What Is Triangulation in Relationships — and Is It Destroying Your Couple? There’s a pattern that quietly shows up in struggling relationships, and most couples don’t even have a name for it. They just know [...]

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Virtual Couples Therapy: Does Online Marriage Counseling Actually Work?

Couples Counseling Staff — Sat, 16 May 2026 13:30:12 +0000

The pandemic fundamentally changed how we approach healthcare, and couples therapy was no exception. What started as an emergency response has evolved into a preferred option for many couples seeking help with their relationships. But [...]

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What is CBT Marriage Therapy?

Couples Counseling Staff — Sat, 02 May 2026 13:30:07 +0000

What Is CBT Marriage Therapy? When couples face challenges in their relationship, finding the right therapeutic approach can make all the difference. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for couples has emerged as one of the most [...]

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My Boyfriend Wants Sex Everyday and I Don’t

Drew Halsted — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:30:35 +0000

“My boyfriend wants sex every day and I’m just not interested that often. Does this mean we’re not compatible? Is something wrong with me—or him?” If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. Mismatched [...]

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