The Love Smart Blog
Do you want sound advice on loving smarter, not harder, in your relationship?
As a Relationship Expert, I write about ways to feel more confident and secure, develop self-trust, and have a deeper connection with your self and in your relationship. Articles with eye-opening guidance from Dr. Lisa will keep you on track to living authentically, vulnerably, connected, and having success in your life, work, and relationship.
Quiet Quitting Your Marriage: 5 Signs a Partner Has Emotionally Checked Out
Quiet quitting can happen in marriages too. Learn the five stages of emotional withdrawal in relationships and how couples can prevent emotional disengagement.
Why Does My Husband Fall Asleep During an Argument?
When a partner falls asleep or shuts down during an argument, it can feel dismissive. But what looks like not caring is often a nervous system response that creates a painful pursue-withdraw pattern.
Why Couples Get Stuck in the Hurt–Defend Cycle (And How to Break It)
Why do couples get stuck in the hurt–defend cycle? Often partners are having two different conversations—one seeking comfort, the other protecting against blame. Learning to recognize this dynamic can transform conflict into connection.
