Discover the ins and outs of healthy relationships in part 1 of our blog series. Drawing on the research by the Gottman Institute, we explore the first 4 levels of a sound relationship - the Friendship. Learn practical steps to strengthen your connection. Written by Nate Carela, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

Unlocking love and marriage wisdom from Detroit couples: Insights into real-life relationships and valuable lessons from Love & Marriage: Detroit. Written by Nate Carela, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

Care & Closeness issues in relationships can lead to feeling alone or exhausted. Expecting our partners to meet most of our needs can overwhelm them and disappoint us. We need to diversify our social network. Written by Nate Carela, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

Relationships often get stuck in 3 types of arguments: power & control, care & closeness, and respect & recognition. Often, there are emotional needs behind these fights that need to be cared for. Written by Nate Carela, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.