Entries by Tara Fields Ph.D., M.F.T.
8 Pieces of Relationship Advice You Should Never Take
Plug your ears, ladies.By Lindsay Tigar Dec 18, 2015Let’s get one thing straight: Even the healthiest of couples have plenty of not-so-stellar moments. So just because you’re going through a tough time doesn’t mean you’re headed for divorce. And you probably just want some advice that will actually make a difference. The bad news is that a lot […]
What to Do When Your Mom Is Totally Ready For You to Be a Mom
More than anything, your mother loved welcoming you into the world, so it’s really no wonder that the woman who raised you is ready for another bundle of baby joy. “The birth of a grandchild brings on the next phase of life for which some women are yearning,” explains Karen Ruskin, licensed marriage and family […]
How to Solve the Most Common Relationship Conflicts
When you hit a relationship rut—you and your partner argue about the same thing over and over again—it can seem like there’s no end in sight. So how to escape these exhausting conflict loops? On this week’s episode of “The Labor of Love,” host and RealSimple.com editor Lori Leibovich talks to Tara Fields, a marriage […]
The Love Fix: Repair And Restore Your Relationship Right Now
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 – BY ROSE CAIOLAMaintaining a lifelong relationship is often difficult, even under the best of circumstances. As a society, many people turn away from the obstacles that come up in relationships rather than learning to deal with them—one of the biggest challenges being conflict. While conflict is inevitable, it’s how you handle […]
15 Ways You’re Secretly Ruining Your Marriage
YOU TEND TO PLAY THE VICTIM You tend to play the victim On the flip side, looking for ways he’s wronged you is a common defense mechanism when you’re feeling hurt or frustrated. It’s all too easy to throw a pity party when he goes on a work trip, leaving you to handle the kids […]
You’re Not Nuts! (You’re Being Gaslighted)
Are you in a relationship that sometimes has you question your sense of self and even your sanity? Do you occasionally think, “Something just isn’t right here…”? Do you feel chronically insecure, but you’re not sure why?
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Reclaim Valentine’s Day! | Tara Fields
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Instead of swiping right and looking for someone new this Valentine’s Day, put down the phone and re-new the relationship that is right in front of you. Instead of just “getting through” Valenti...
Reclaim Valentine’s Day! | Tara Fields
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Instead of swiping right and looking for someone new this Valentine’s Day, put down the phone and re-new the relationship that is right in front of you. Instead of just “getting through” Valenti...
We Asked 1,320 Therapists What They’re Hearing From Patients
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Frontline mental health workers in every state say they can’t keep up with the demand from patients struggling with the disruptions of pandemic life.
We Asked 1,320 Therapists What They’re Hearing From Patients
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Frontline mental health workers in every state say they can’t keep up with the demand from patients struggling with the disruptions of pandemic life.
Perspective | Kamala Harris’s marriage inspires so many of us still searching for our Dougs
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Harris and Emhoff's courtship offers hope — and a little instruction.Connect and Share
