One of the most important factors in your success in couples therapy is the therapist you work with. Both partners...
Relationships Blog Posts
Relational Life Therapy vs. Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Once you’ve committed to couples therapy, you may think that all you have left to do is find a therapist you like....
Emotional Labor in Relationships
You’ve probably heard the term “emotional labor” and wondered what it meant or if it was impacting your relationship....
Your Guide to Intensive Couples Therapy
Choosing couples therapy is a brave choice. It means you and your partner are ready to strengthen your relationship...
Resentment In Relationships
Resentment is a mix of negative feelings and uncomfortable emotions. It’s an intense emotional response that takes a...
101 Premarital Counseling Questions (From a Couples Therapist)
Whether you’ve been together for a long time or had a whirlwind romance, being engaged means planning a life together....
Relational Life Therapy for Couples
Relational Life Therapy for Couples in SeattleAnchor Light Therapy is one of the few Seattle-area practices offering...
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy for CouplesAnchor Light Couples and Family Therapy in Seattle, WA, helps couples...
Micro Cheating: What Is It and How Does It Impact Your Relationship?
Discovering cheating in a relationship is often disorienting. It leads to feelings of betrayal, anger, and grief. For...
What Is an Emotional Affair?
When you think about your closest relationships, you may think of your parents, best friend, or romantic partner....
Can a Dad Have Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum depression is most often associated with mothers who have just given birth. And while it’s normal for new...
How to Deal With Sex Addiction in a Relationship
A sexual addiction is more than enjoying sex and wanting to have it a lot. It’s defined by the inability to control...
How to Let Things Go and Move On
When you’ve been wronged by someone else, it hurts. Even when a total stranger wrongs you, it’s troubling. Why did...
5 Love Languages & Examples in Relationships
The 5 Love Languages represent the different ways individuals express and receive love in a relationship. First...
Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy in Relationships
Curiosity about your partner’s previous relationships is normal. Learning more about those experiences and partners...
How to Stop Gaslighting in Your Relationship
Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that can happen intentionally or unintentionally. Whether the gaslighter knows...
Healthy Ways to Cope After a Breakup
In the aftermath of a romantic relationship breakup, it’s not uncommon to grapple with a unique kind of sadness known...
How to Set Healthy Boundaries in a Relationship
Healthy boundaries create and support healthy relationships. They promote your sense of self, allowing you to separate...
10 Signs You’re Codependent and How to Break Free
Codependency can happen in all kinds of relationships. The behaviors often start as a way to cope with a chaotic...
Deal Breakers in a Relationship
We all bring our own past experiences, points of view, and desires for our futures into our relationships, and...


















