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Psychiatrist and psychotherapist,  ⁠⁠Dr. Sarah Fajenbaum-Teslja⁠⁠ , and relationship counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC, shed light on misunderstood aspects of infidelity. Together, they provide a novel framework for understanding the cause of infidelity and explore the emotional pain and challenges of each person in the triad.  An affair triad involves the three people impacted by the affair: One who...

Do you find dating challenging, confusing, or puzzling? As a licensed therapist, dating coach, and matchmaker in New Jersey, Julianne Canterell a provides expert advice to those seeking a fulfilling dating experience! Visit her website at https://juliannecantarella.com/ Facebook Linkedin

Does your spouse or partner constantly criticize you, sulk, take credit for your ideas, display incongruent words and actions, exhibit silent rage, and withhold praise and recognition? If so, you may be in a relationship with a #covert passive-aggressive #narcissist. In this episode author Debbie Mirza shares her personal story, helps listeners identify #covertnarcissism and ways to heal. To learn...

Many misconceptions exist about love, relationships, infidelity, and relationship repair. In this episode, New Jersey couple therapist and affair recovery counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy in Princeton, NJ.  This enlightening interview with Sonia Schnee , Founder, and Owner of Jersey Indie , covers the following:  Why is 'communication' not the critical ingredient to a r...

It’s no secret that the pandemic has had a wide-ranging effect on romantic relationships, including new romantic relationships. The Turbo Relationship is a term used to describe new relationships that formed during the pandemic that moved quickly toward commitment. The rapid commitment speed in a pandemic environment has both short- and long-term effects on the couple, as you’ll learn from our gue...

Communicating with your most important person can be challenging. Sometimes you need their undivided attention. When you can't get it, panic can set in. To help ensure that you have your spouse or partner’s focused attention, master the higher-level communication skill explained in this crucial episode. 

Some people ask, "What's worse? An emotional affair or a sexual affair?". Is one or the other more or less painful? Does one or the other have a more significant impact on the committed relationship or marriage? What happens when the affair is both emotional and sexual? Have a listen as affair recovery expert Terri DiMatteo, LPC unpacks it all for you. 

One barrier to obtaining relationship satisfaction is not knowing what a healthy, satisfying, and loving relationship is. The romantic relationship serves a specific purpose and function that mystifies and confuses many. Marriage and relationship counselor Terri DiMatteo of  Open Door Therapy   demystifies a healthy relationship so that you can identify it and achieve it for yourself.

Though rare, there are occasions when a committed relationship or marriage develops from an affair.  Unions born of an affair face unique challenges - and it's probably not what you think!  Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo of Open Door Therapy specializes in helping couples restore in the aftermath of an affair addresses this complex topic. 

The family you grew up in has a profound impact on your current love relationship. Your first family teaches you about love and conflict. Examining the ways in which your family has impacted you -- and the effect your partner or spouse's family has had on him or her -- can have a profound effect on helping each of you gain a better understanding of the intricacies of your relationship.  Coupl...

Do fights over the dishes, laundry, groceries, or other small matters quickly turn to major blows? What's that all about? Why can't we just put up a to-do list and resolve it all logically? Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo of Open Door Therapy helps you understand why this happens so that you can say good-bye to big blowouts over the little things.

Most people think that when it comes to romantic relationships “communication” is key and work hard to communicate more effectively. Unfortunately, that's not what's needed. Emotional smarts are what's needed. Learn ways to 'up your game' when it comes to emotionally tuning into your partner and having them effectively tune into you. Master this and you'll reap the rewards of relationship fulfillm...

Do you find that you and your partner are constantly squabbling over small matters? Underneath it all, there is usually a deeper concern. Most worry that a partner may not really love them, have their back, or really care. It's easy to feel alone in the relationship. Changing just one simple thing can help move your relationship from adversity to connection. Listen now to discover the one simple t...

It’s been rough. The pandemic is putting a strain on the best of relationships. Talking about simple matters can quickly become tense and escalate. This episode provides proven techniques to calm tensions so that you and your partner can talk to one another to address the matters at hand. 

Research shows that what separates couples that are in long-lasting satisfying relationships from those that are not engage in a particular interaction! Tune in to discover the magic to satisfying long-lasting love and connection.

No matter your situation, your relationship is likely under enormous stress and strain right now and could use a little help! In this episode you’ll learn the one thing you can do right now to see your relationship safely to the other side of this pandemic.

What is couples counseling, and how does it work? How can a couple tell if relationship counseling is effective? This episode identifies the four most common reasons that couples seek professional relationship care, defines the primary aim of couple counseling, and provides ways to assess if the therapy is helping. Listeners can enhance their understanding of this episode by also listening to Love...

You and your spouse or partner are in a romantic relationship — so where’s the romance? Whether it comes easily, or needs a bit of effort, this episode is for you! Learn ways to go beyond superficial niceties or simply giving your partner a compliment. In this episode you will discover ways to go deeper— to emotionally move your partner so that they not only feel loved and desired but are more lik...

Even in the best of circumstances with a lot of agreement between partners, divorce is never easy. It is regarded as one of life’s most stressful and painful experiences. So what can ease the pain and see you through? Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo shares a few ideas that can help.

A New Jersey relationship and couple counselor shares relationship insights and observations based on the show ‘Married at First Sight’ — where brides and grooms meet each other for the first time at the altar!

Is the absence of fighting or simply ‘getting along’ indicative of a healed relationship? How about enjoying one another or being polite? How much does mutually expressing fondness and admiration go? Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo provides you with clear insights on how to assess relationship restoration.

The future of a relationship is no longer certain upon the discovery of an affair. Four key elements help determine the likelihood that a relationship that has been traumatized by infidelity can endure.  Relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC of Open Door Therapy in Westfield, NJ, will help in determining the survivability of a relationship impacted by infidelity. 

Do you refer to your partner as your 'best friend'?  On the surface, this seems fine enough. After all, best friends are generally close confidants that enjoy one another. There's a warmth, familiarity and camaraderie between close friends - so what could possibly be amiss in referencing your partner as your 'bestie'?  Listen as relationship and couple counselor Terri DiMatteo unpacks the reasons...

We've all heard relationship advice, have seen relationship memes on social media and have heard 'tips' and 'dos and don'ts' when it comes to the romantic relationship: but what are these ideas and suggestions based on? Many of these suggestions imply that if just one person in the relationship would make changes, the relationship would improve.  Unfortunately, many such notions add to the confusi...