Parenting is demanding. Co-parenting? Even more so. But, co-parenting a child with special needs brings an entirely different level of emotional, physical, and relational complexity.Many couples who are raising a child with special needs find themselves quietly struggling in their relationship. The constant demands of caregiving – medical appointments, therapy sessions, school advocacy, and managing

At Couple Care, we believe grief is the reflection of deep connection and love. When we lose someone or something meaningful, the impact is profound. Grief is a natural part of life, but it often brings overwhelming emotions that can leave us feeling disoriented and alone. Whether you are mourning the death of a loved

The landscape of immigration in the U.S. is shifting once again. With the new political climate, recent policy changes, and ongoing discussions about deportation and border security, many individuals and families are feeling an overwhelming sense of uncertainty, fear, and emotional distress. For immigrants—whether documented or undocumented—these changes can feel deeply personal, impacting not only

Commitment is one of the pillars of a healthy relationship. Yet, when one or both partners feel hesitant or resistant to commit, it can lead to confusion, doubt, and tension. If you or your partner are struggling with commitment, it doesn’t always mean the relationship is doomed. Instead, it can signal deeper concerns that are

Relationships are complex and meaningful, and when they end, the emotional toll can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s a long-term partnership or a relatively brief connection, healing from the end of a relationship requires both time and intentional effort. Here’s a compassionate approach to healing from the end of a relationship that can help you rediscover

The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and togetherness, but for many couples, it can also be a source of stress. Between juggling family obligations, financial pressures, and busy schedules, it’s easy for tensions to rise. While some stress is normal, too much of it can create friction in even the

Helpful traits in a supportive partner    Engagement and availability: Responding to your partner and their needs and encouraging their progress and evolution. Hurtful Traits in relationships  Damaging presence: Behaviors such as meddling, restricting, intimidating and manipulating. What happens in healthy relationships? Growing and evolving as a person, becoming increasingly more comfortable in one’s own skin, addressing

Hidden among mistletoe and holiday cheer lies the stress of family dynamics, travel hassles, and extra spending that can test even the healthiest relationships. While couples benefit from regularly working on their relationship, strengthening communication, reciprocal support, and intimacy, and expressing their love, extra care during holiday seasons encapsulates the spirit of the season and

Along with the joy, sadness, anger, grief, satisfaction and various other states that make our sense of being lies the often-neglected sense of eroticism. What is it? Simply put, it is the sense of aliveness and vitality, curiosity and interest, push and pull of the engagement in life. Eroticism is pleasure and pain, relief and

What’s the big deal? Despite being a core tenant of any and all relationships, many struggle with giving and receiving apologies. At its core, an apology is a statement of remorse that acknowledges the harm caused and attempts to restore the respect lost as a result of an offense. This skill is an integral part