by mickilog | Mar 7, 2025 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Pre-relationship, Relationship
We all want to feel heard. Whether it’s a partner, a friend, or a family member, there’s something deeply validating about knowing that someone understands us—not just our words but the emotions and needs behind them. But what happens when you don’t feel heard? When...
by mickilog | Feb 14, 2025 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Pre-relationship, Relationship
If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you may have noticed the rising cost of eggs—or worse, an empty shelf where they should be. The egg shortage has forced people to rethink their meals, find creative substitutes, and realize that maybe they were relying too...
by mickilog | Feb 5, 2025 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Pre-relationship, Relationship
We all think we’re good listeners. But if we’re being honest, how often are we truly present when someone is speaking? In relationships, especially in dating, listening is one of the most underrated skills—and yet, it’s the glue that can hold everything together. True...
by mickilog | Aug 14, 2024 | Dating, Love, Marriage, Pre-relationship, Relationship
(image credit: depositphotos) Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the need to be perfect in your relationship, constantly trying to meet your partner’s expectations while concealing your own struggles? Watching the Olympics with my family got me thinking – how do...
by mickilog | Nov 9, 2021 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Marriage, Pre-relationship, Relationship
by Micki Lavin-Pell, Marriage and Family Therapist and Relationship Coach Headlines around the globe sent shockwaves through social media when the most eligible bachelorette in pop culture , Kim Kardashian has reportedly been snagged by Hollywood’s most prolific...
by mickilog | Aug 9, 2021 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Marriage, Pre-relationship, Relationship
Danny and Jane, a couple who have been married for 5 years came to couple’s therapy because they each felt unloved. As much as they were attracted to one another initially, they took every misstep personally. They allowed these feelings to eat them up inside....
