Why Women Have Affairs

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Aug 8, 2019 | affair, couples, divorce, marriage

Women cheat. They do. Even though it’s not as talked about as men, and in some ways, a lot more unacceptable in society, women do cheat. Why? Usually when women have their eyes set on their guy, it’s forever. She will stick by her man through thick and thin. So what...

Why Do Affairs Happen?

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Aug 1, 2019 | affair, Blog, couples

When we are newly married, happy, and carefree, usually a time before children are in our lives, the thought of an affair seems impossible! Why would anyone stray from this marriage? This person? The person you married is incredible, sexy, and fun! However, a few...

Let’s talk about adult attachment!

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog

Let’s talk about adult attachment! Similar to the way that we attach to our primary caregivers as infants, there are four attachment styles that we may exhibit in our adult romantic relationships or in our adult friendships – secure, preoccupied, avoidant,...

Summer Vacation Ideas for Divorced Parents

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | May 31, 2019 | Blog, couples, divorce, mediation

Divorce is not easy for anyone, especially those with children. We establish a life around our families, and divorce forces us to redirect that life and create a new one. Collaborating on vacation ideas as divorced parents is tough. The one constant factor in all of...

Getting through Mother’s Day without a mom

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | May 11, 2019 | Blog

Written by Rachel Chistyakov, AMFT #108692 I lost my mother to suicide 10 years ago, when I was a teenager. I think about her daily and I always miss her presence in my life, but this pain is definitely amplified on Mother’s Day. Seeing pictures of my friends with...

Assume Everyone Likes You Until You See Proof of the Contrary

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Apr 28, 2019 | anxiety, Blog, friends

“Someone else’s opinion of you is none of your business.” – Rachel Hollis.   Perspective is an interesting concept – it is a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. Everyone’s perspective is different. Everyone has...

Please read this before moving in together

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Mar 21, 2019 | Blog, couples

A complete guide for couples who are ready to move in There comes a time in every relationship when you decide that you are spending a lot of time together and sharing a tremendous amount of sleepovers. When this comes to a realization, then there is a big decision...

Are you struggling with Empty Nest Syndrome??

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog, couples, divorce

Empty Nest syndrome is defined as sadness or emotional distress that will affect parents whose children have grown up and left home. This usually happens when children leave home to go to college, get married, and the very last one has left home and moved away. Who...

THE ONE THING A MARRIAGE THERAPIST WILL NOT DO

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Jan 16, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized

When I went back to school to get my masters I was married with two small children. Part of my training involved reflecting on my family of origin and my nuclear family. My parents and step parents were very eager to help me recall nuances of my childhood and...

Unique ideas to celebrate the holidays with friends

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Dec 20, 2018 | Blog

Friendsgiving has become a staple and so has white elephant, but how else can you celebrate winter holidays with friends? Here are some examples of what people around the world do to share the joy with their friends. Hold a glass pickle hunt. One of Germany’s...