by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog, couples, family, friends, love
A couple may feel that if they have love, then they should be able to work through anything that comes their way, without professional help. Yet love can be threatened in a relationship by feelings of not being heard or supported, lack of connectedness, difficulty...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog, couples, couples counseling, love, marriage
Human connection and bonding lie at the core of our emotional well-being and happiness. While love and attachment may seem like abstract concepts, there is a fascinating hormone at work behind the scenes—oxytocin. Often referred to as the “cuddle hormone”...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog, couples, couples counseling, love, marriage
Marriage is a beautiful and complex partnership that requires constant nurturing and care to maintain its strength and vitality. Just like any other aspect of life, relationships change and grow over time, and it’s essential to adapt to these changes to ensure...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Dec 16, 2022 | Blog, family, generation, holiday
What is the generation gap? The generation gap is simply defined as a difference in values and attitudes between one generation and another. The generation gap helps explain why older and younger people or individuals from different generations have a hard time...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Feb 22, 2022 | anxiety, Blog, couples, couples counseling, group, love, marriage, pregnancy
Mood Swings During Pregnancy Are Common One big reason for pregnancy mood swings is a women’s rapidly changing hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen, associated with serotonin, levels soar during the first trimester and can cause emotional...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Aug 26, 2021 | Blog, couples, divorce, mediation
Divorce can be hard and have a negative impact. But the same can be said for staying in a long-term bad marriage. Over the last 20 years divorce rates have been declining. A striking contrast to this trend is a phenomenon known as the “Gray Divorce.” Gray divorce...
