by Tanya Schecter | Mar 2, 2026 | Boundaries, Couples Therapy, Relationship Skills, RLT, Uncategorized
A few months ago, I was talking with a client who felt invisible in her relationship. She described evenings spent on the couch, side by side with her partner, yet miles apart in thought. Phones in hand, minds elsewhere, the connection she craved seemed impossible....
by Tiffany Wainwright | Jan 5, 2026 | Relationship Skills, Uncategorized
(And What Actually Helps Instead) The other day, a friend came over and was visibly upset after an interaction at a store. He’d tried to return a product and the store’s employee made him feel like a foolish jerk. He maintained his cool while at the store, but was...
by Tanya Schecter | Dec 29, 2025 | Boundaries, Couples Therapy, Relationship Skills, Uncategorized
Why a Relationship Skills Toolbox Is Essential for Healthy Relationships The new year inspires hope, intentions, and a desire for self-improvement. But when it comes to healthy relationships, success isn’t about willpower; it’s about skills. A relationship skills...
by Tanya Schecter | Dec 22, 2025 | Boundaries, Couples Therapy, Relationship Skills, RLT, Uncategorized
The holidays should feel warm, connected, and full of twinkle-light magic. But let’s be real, nothing tests your emotional regulation like navigating in-law dynamics in December. Expectations rise, old patterns resurface, and suddenly you find yourself falling back...
by Tanya Schecter | Dec 15, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries, Relationship Skills
Last year, a woman sat in my office two days after Christmas, still wearing that brittle holiday smile people put on when they’re trying not to fall apart. She told me how she’d walked into her parents’ house determined to be calm, kind, and “stay above it.” But...
by Tanya Schecter | Dec 1, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries, Couples Therapy, Depression, EFT, Gottman, Gratitude, Relationship Skills, RLT
Last week, a couple sat across from me, barely making eye contact. The physical and emotional distance between them was unmistakable. She said softly, “He never listens.” He shot back, “That’s not true. I listen all the time.” When I asked her what she meant, she...
