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Fexting* May Be Ruining Your Relationship — Here's How to Stop It
In this article, I break down exactly why fighting over text is so neurobiologically irresistible, what the psychological research shows about how so-called ‘fexting’ slowly drains the connection and joy out of relationships, and describe three concrete skills you can start using right away to stop the bleeding.

Philip Lewis, MA, LMFT, CGP, PLGS
Jun 69 min read


Relationship Therapy Just Might Save Your Life
Throughout history, humans have tirelessly searched for the ultimate secret to eternal youth. We’ve tried every imaginable powder, lotion, process, and potion—hot saunas, cold plunges, hot and cold yoga, even blood transfusions, and “vampire” facials. None has meaningfully delayed the aging process. That is, until now. The key to living longer isn’t just whether or not you smoke, eat too much, get drunk on weekends, go to Pilates every day, or skip the gym entirely. Don’t get

Philip Lewis, MA, LMFT, CGP, PLGS
Apr 224 min read


“Should I Break Up Before or After the Holidays?” — A Relationship Therapist Chimes in on the Annual Question
5 Key Questions You Must Ask Before Calling it Quits Holidays can bring out both the best and the worst in romantic relationships. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve can be especially challenging for couples. Shopping pressures, toxic family dynamics, and increased spending stress can exaggerate already-heated tensions between partners — like a neon sign pointing directly at the most vulnerable fault lines in the couple’s relational foundation. When the emotion

Philip Lewis, MA, LMFT, CGP, PLGS
Dec 1, 20255 min read


How to Rescue Your Relationship by Being “Wrong” | Couples Therapy Los Angeles
Learn how couples therapy Los Angeles helps partners stop fighting to be “right” and start reconnecting through empathy, teamwork, and trust.

Philip Lewis, MA, LMFT, CGP, PLGS
Oct 10, 20257 min read


Unwrapping Hidden Truths: Do Your Partner's Holiday Gifts Reveal Red Flags in a Relationship?
Observing how your partner approaches gift-giving can provide valuable insight into the strength or weakness of your relationship.

Philip Lewis, MA, LMFT, CGP, PLGS
Dec 16, 20247 min read
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