Is it possible to have a successful open gay relationship? Absolutely! But it will take deliberate work, intentional conversations, trust and time. Now I know that everyone has their own personal beliefs about what relationship structure (monogamous, non-monogamous, open relationship and everything in between) works for them. In this post I will define some terms,…
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It’s happened occasionally to all of us. You’re in the heat of the moment and your equipment doesn’t work the way you want it to. However, if you consistently have trouble maintaining an erection, there may be other things at play. Biology Sometimes doctors will refer to erectile dysfunction as the canary in the coal…
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Starting couples therapy is hard. There. I said it. And I’m a relationship therapist. So I can only imagine if you’re reading this that you’re struggling with the idea of starting counseling with your partner. The research shows many couples suffer for five years together before they call up a couples counselor. So what can…
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As a couples therapist, I’ve worked with all types of relationships. Whether gay, straight, polyamorous, monogamous, or somewhere in between here are five tips that can help you start improving your relationship today. Hopefully reading these tips can help you start having conversations that will lead to improved communication, intimacy and connection. Tip #1- Pick A…
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Most people don’t know what to expect from the first couples therapy session. In this post we’ll explore 15 top reasons couples come into therapy. We’ll also look at what the process of starting couples counseling looks like on a practical and emotional level. All with the intention of helping you better prepare yourself for…
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Every couple fights. Period. End of sentence. If you’re not disagreeing from time to time, your relationship is probably not as alive as it could be. But that’s a topic for another day. The trouble most couples get into is not the fight itself, it’s the repair. What is a repair? Picture this. You…
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When people call to seek couples counseling, they often say that communication problems are their number one concern. Communication problems can mean a variety of different things and we’ll explore a few common types here. Typically, a communication breakdown is one of two things. You and your partner have stopped talking about important things all…
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Hi, I'm Tom Bruett
I'm a psychotherapist who provides online individual and couples therapy in Colorado and California.