by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Apr 8, 2025 | Blog, couples, family, friends, love
Maintaining a healthy and happy relationship takes effort, commitment, and a willingness to work through the challenges that inevitably arise. However, even the strongest relationships can face difficulties that are difficult to overcome on their own. This is...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Oct 17, 2023 | Blog, couples, family, friends, love
The question of whether being a parent leads to greater happiness has intrigued researchers and individuals alike. The answer, it seems, is not straightforward and varies depending on different stages of parenting and personal desires. In this blog post, we will delve...
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Aug 24, 2023 | Blog, couples, family, friends, love
Prosocial behavior, characterized by acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity towards others, holds immense potential to create positive change in both individuals and communities. In this blog post, we will delve into the fascinating research that showcases the...
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 | May 12, 2020 | coronavirus, friends
Whether your strongest friendships are local or long distance, the Covid-19 pandemic is changing how we connect with our friends. Sure, there are endless Zoom happy hours and socially distant porch hellos, but is that enough to maintain our friendships thriving long...
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...