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I’m Sleeping With My Boss But Feel Weird

Drew Halsted — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:30:50 +0000

I’m Sleeping With My Boss and It Feels Amazing — So Why Do I Feel Weird? A reader recently wrote in with a situation that sounded exciting on the surface but emotionally complicated underneath: I’m [...]

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LGBTQ Couples in Andersonville: Addressing Intimacy Without Shame

Couples Counseling Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:05:14 +0000

If you are a LGBTQ couple in the Andersonville or greater Chicago area seeking therapy, you are likely looking for more than just a mediator for household chores. You are looking for a space to [...]

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I Got Caught Having an Affair – WTF Should I Do?

Drew Halsted — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:39 +0000

If you are reading this, there is a good chance the affair just came out. Maybe your partner found a text. Maybe they saw your face when their phone buzzed. Maybe you finally told the [...]

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Rebuilding Intimacy After Infidelity: A Therapist’s Guide

Couples Counseling Staff — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:51 +0000

After more than two decades working with couples in Chicago, I have seen many relationships survive infidelity and eventually rebuild trust, closeness, and emotional connection. The path is not easy, and it cannot be rushed. [...]

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Does Online Couples Therapy Work? What the Research Shows

Couples Counseling Staff — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:12 +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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Why Do Relationships Fail? 10 Most Common Reasons Couples Break Up

Couples Counseling Staff — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:05:13 +0000

Updated: March 2026 | Reading Time: 6 minutes Breaking up is hard to do — until it isn’t. No one enters a relationship expecting it to fall apart. But even the most promising partnerships can [...]

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Roommate Syndrome in Relationships: When Partners Feel More Like Housemates

Couples Counseling Staff — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:15 +0000

From the outside, nothing looks wrong. The bills get paid. The kids get to school. The household runs. You’re polite to each other, you coordinate well, you rarely fight. By every practical measure, things are [...]

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How to Set Boundaries With Your Partner Without Starting a Fight

Couples Counseling Staff — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:35:46 +0000

Set Boundaries with Your Partner Boundaries get a bad reputation. For a lot of couples, the word itself sounds cold — like a wall going up, or an ultimatum in disguise. So people do one [...]

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