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Woman with dark curly hair smiling outdoors among white flowers, wearing denim vest.

When Shame About Family Background Affects Your Relationship

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

You know what’s interesting about shame? It almost never stays where it started. Shame about

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Woman with dark curly hair smiling outdoors among white flowers, wearing denim vest.

When Shame About Parenting Affects Your Marriage

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Sit with me for a second here, because what you’re describing is one of the

Couple turned away from each other in conflict

Couple turned away from each other in conflict

Fighting About In-Laws Ruining Marriage

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Let me be real with you right now, because what you’re describing is one of

Couple caught in the same fight loop pattern that destroys marriages

Couple caught in the same fight loop pattern that destroys marriages

Fighting About Parenting Styles

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

You know what I want to say to you first, before we even get into

Person sitting quietly after an argument processing emotions

Person sitting quietly after an argument processing emotions

We Fight About Family Visits

Figs O'Sullivan April 9, 2026

Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. You are sitting at the kitchen island at ten

Marriage on the brink of divorce couple in crisis

Marriage on the brink of divorce couple in crisis

When Your Ex-Husband Undermines Your Parenting

Figs O'Sullivan April 7, 2026

Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. You sent the text at 4:47 on a Thursday.

Couple sitting on opposite ends with visible tension considering divorce

Couple sitting on opposite ends with visible tension considering divorce

Different Parenting Styles Causing Divorce

Figs O'Sullivan April 7, 2026

Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. You are standing in the kitchen at 7:47pm. The

Morning coffee alone by window reflecting on marriage on the brink of divorce

Morning coffee alone by window reflecting on marriage on the brink of divorce

Co-Parenting with a Narcissistic Ex

Figs O'Sullivan April 7, 2026

Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. You are sitting in the car outside the school

Morning coffee alone by window reflecting on marriage on the brink of divorce

Morning coffee alone by window reflecting on marriage on the brink of divorce

Parallel Parenting vs Co-Parenting

Figs O'Sullivan April 7, 2026

You are exhausted. Every text from your ex feels like it’s rigged with a tripwire.

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Close-up of two people's hands together, one wearing a light pink shirt and one wearing dark pants.

Co-Parenting During Holidays Stress

Figs O'Sullivan April 7, 2026

Oh, the holidays. You know, I always tell couples the holidays are like a stress

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A couple embodying the magicof "Yes, And" by holding hands and smiling up at the sky as it snows.

Can the Golden Rule of Improv Help Your Relationship?

Figs O'Sullivan May 27, 2022

“Yes, And” is a principle used in improvisational theater wherein each actor must say “Yes,

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Man with glasses and woman embracing outdoors with countryside landscape behind them.

Love Matters!

Figs O'Sullivan March 12, 2022

I made this video to give prospective clients, and anyone curious about attachment-focused couples therapy,

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A couple looking at each other in the eyes in front of the ocean.

If you’re trying to get it right…

Figs O'Sullivan May 26, 2020

Relationship Tip #10: Couples Therapy Remember how your need for love is wired into your

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