Most people assume therapy ends in one of three ways: You feel better and graduate. You drift off and stop scheduling. You dramatically announce, “I think we should see other people.” But there’s a lesser-known reality most clients never think about: Sometimes therapists end therapy, too. And while it can feel personal, confusing, or even painful, it usually isn’t about rejection. It’s often about responsibility. Therapists are ethically obligated to provide competent care. That means there...

Can I give a speech at the wedding? Can I walk you down the aisle with your dad? How about fans for each guest since it will be so hot? Can so-and-so be one of your guests? Yup, I have 3 daughters and those were just a few of the things I asked along the way during their wedding planning. All declined, feelings got hurt (theirs and mine), and yet, the sky didn't fall when my desires were met with resistance (understandable resistance!). I learn as I go. I wasn't attuned to what was driving my...

Let's be real. Very few couples get to the altar thinking about divorce. In fact, how many couples actually think & discuss about life...