Entries by Damian Duplechain

4 Tips for Staying in Love for the Long Term

Long-term marital bliss doesn’t occur passively. People have to actively look for ways to stay in love. As a Houston relationship therapist, I’ve seen that couples who are willing to put in the effort are most often rewarded by a deeper, long-lasting relationship. Here are four essential factors that can help keep you in love […]

Harnessing the Power of Response with Your Partner

“How was your day?” “Fine.” “My boss was a real jerk.” “Oh yeah?” “Yeah. She made some errors, and now she’s demanding that my entire department come in over the weekend to clean up her mess. I kind of want to refuse. Stand up for myself. But I’m worried about getting in trouble.” “Huh.” “Okay. […]