Colorado Relationship Recovery

01/13/2026

Most couples don’t get stuck because they don’t love each other.
They get stuck because they feel misunderstood.

Defensiveness can take over even the healthiest marriages. Emotional intelligence helps couples pause, become curious, and reconnect.

In this blog, we explain what emotional intelligence truly means in marriage—and three straightforward phrases that can turn conflict into collaboration.

Emotional intelligence in marriage helps couples move from defensiveness to connection. Learn three phrases that improve communication and repair conflict.

12/24/2025

When things feel tense, distant, or stuck, it’s natural to wonder if counseling will truly help or be another expense and commitment.

In this post, I answer the most common questions couples ask me:

• Is it worth the cost?
• How long does it take?
• Do therapists take sides?
• Is counseling only for relationships in crisis?

If you’re unsure, feel free to contact us. You don’t have to handle this on your own.

As a marriage counselor, people often have common questions, which I will answer in this article: How much? How long? Do you take sides?

12/09/2025

What if one of the healthiest examples of modern masculinity is hiding… on the Hallmark Channel? 🎄

My wife and I started watching Finding Mr. Christmas (yes, that Hallmark show), and I expected the usual guy-group energy: trash talk, lowbrow humor.

Instead, I saw something totally different.

These men are competitive and emotionally honest.

They support one another. They discuss grief, regret, and what they want to change about themselves. The show actually rewards that—strength and vulnerability, confidence and kindness.

It made me think that men are more likely to be their authentic selves when the culture around them makes it safe to do so.

And when men can express more than just (Bill Burr’s quote): “angry and fine,” they’re less depressed, less isolated, and more connected—both at home and within their communities.

I wrote a new blog about what “Mr. Christmas” masculinity gets right—and why we need more of it.

Hallmark’s Finding Mr. Christmas offers a surprising model of modern masculinity—strong, athletic, and emotionally open. This is the upgrade men deserve.

12/01/2025

Your partner can’t meet a need they don’t know about.
Try naming what you need with clarity and kindness small shifts create stronger connection. 💛

11/26/2025

"Love helps us heal, connect, and feel part of something bigger. Loving responsiveness is at the core of compassionate relationships and compassionate communities." 💛

11/24/2025

Ever wonder what really happens inside a couples therapist’s office?

Brandon Schwartz and I sat down to talk about RLT, accountability, and the patterns that shape our relationships—for better or worse.

This one goes deep.

Learn how Relational Life Therapy (RLT) transforms relationships. Therapist Brandon Schwartz discusses accountability and practical RLT tools.

11/24/2025

Day 1 of our 7-day series is here!

Pause before reacting :
A simple pause can change the whole conversation.
Before reacting, take a breath and count to 3 small moments like this create calmer, stronger connection. 💛

11/12/2025

In relationships, it’s easy to measure our worth by how our partner responds to us.
But true peace and confidence come from within not from external validation.
When we ground ourselves in self-worth, we build healthier, more secure connections.

11/12/2025

Ever wonder what healthy couples do differently?

It’s not that they never fight — it’s what they don’t do that makes the difference.

They don’t wake each other up to talk at 2 a.m.
They don’t assume every mess means disrespect.
There's more...

A couples therapist explains the five things emotionally healthy partners avoid—and how you can build a calmer, more connected relationship.

11/05/2025

Small Shifts That Strengthen Relationships 🌿

Starting tomorrow, we’re kicking off a 7-day series sharing gentle, research-backed practices that can make a big difference in how you connect, communicate, and care for each other.

Each post will offer one small, meaningful shift you can try right away — because lasting change often begins with small, intentional moments.

✨ Follow along this week and join us in building stronger, more connected relationships — one shift at a time.

11/01/2025

Never has the idea of "power with" been more important in society and relationships. The opposite is "power over," and that works in sport competition but not in relationships.

When you move from power over (“I’m right”) to power with (“Let’s figure this out together”), everything changes — communication, connection, even intimacy.

I wrote about this simple but powerful mindset shift here:

Why “power with” — not “power over” — is the key to a healthy relationship. Denver couples therapist explains how collaboration and empathy can transform.

10/28/2025

Building stronger relationships starts with one step 💙

Our Denver and Lakewood offices are open and ready to welcome you.
Schedule your first session by visiting our website
www.coloradorelationshiprecovery.com