There is conventional wisdom about marriage in this country. It was formulated in part by marriage counselors and therapists, and it goes like this: “Marriage is good. So if your marriage is bad, that means that there is something wrong with you. You don’t handle conflict properly; you aren’t committed

Introduction Marriage is often portrayed as a source of joy and fulfillment, but the reality is that many couples face challenges that can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. As a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, including panic attack disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),

Identify the Source of Frustration Marriage is a journey filled with love, joy, and companionship, but it’s also natural for couples to experience frustration and challenges along the way. As a clinical psychologist specializing in relationships, I’ve witnessed first hand how frustration can impact marriages and undermine the bond between

Communication has become so identified with marriage and its problems that many couples come into my office and say, “We have a communication problem,” instead of just saying, “We have a marital problem.”  They have learned this from marital therapists. It so happens that the pioneers of modern marital therapy

In his authoritatively titled op-ed, “Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person,” the novelist, Alain de Botton, whips a mélange of personal impressions, empirically unfounded but presented as facts, and assorted well-worn items of psychobabble to serve up a conclusion that is false. I am a scientifically-minded psychologist who has