Which Conflicts Consume Couples the Most?
According to one widely-held view on couple relationships, how you argue is far more important than what you happen to be arguing about.
Sex on Antidepressants
Awhile back a reader asked me if I’d cover the topic of intimacy complications with regard to antidepressants.
Is it a Loving Relationship or an Addiction?
“Looking back I see my affair as a breakdown, as simply illness. It was a sickness, an
Get a Spiritual Divorce Before You Marry Again
Spiritually releasing ties you might have to old loves is an important part of your emotional health
What are Parents Really Juggling?
A parent’s love for a child surely is one of nature’s great treasures.
Don’t Let Depression Rain On Your Relationship
Depression sucks. Sorry to be so honest, but I'm a therapist and that's my job.
The Right Stuff?
I try not to be a cruise director for my kids. I don’t feel it’s my place to plan every activity in their day.
Is Monogamy Possible?
Amidst an unceasing media-fueled stream of reports about infidelity, it is natural to wonder whether it is even possible for two people in a committed partnership to remain faithful to one another.
Jean Fitzpatrick, LP, MA
Jean Fitzpatrick has worked with couples and individuals in the New York area for over fifteen years. Busy New Yorkers tell her that in the midst of their hectic week, the sessions offer a peaceful, nurturing place to get in touch with their best self and find a new balance in life.
Fitzpatrick has appeared on CNN, and in USA Today, the NY Daily News, and other media outlets discussing relationships, marriage and family life. Her articles have appeared in many national magazines, including Parents,...
Pornography, Cybersex & Your Relationship
For some adults the use of pornography (which includes adult and sexually oriented DVDs and websites)