Relentless Lover vs. Reluctant Lover: Understanding Your Relationship Pattern
Figs O'Sullivan
March 3, 2026
Watch: Figs O’Sullivan, LMFT explains this. You reach. They retreat. You reach harder. They retreat
The Pursue-Withdraw Cycle: Why Couples Get Stuck in the Same Argument
Figs O'Sullivan
March 3, 2026
If you and your partner keep having the same fight over and over; different topics,
Attachment Styles in Relationships: How Your Love Pattern Shapes Your Bond
Figs O'Sullivan
March 3, 2026
Attachment styles in relationships are the four patterns your nervous system uses to stay close
What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)? A Complete Guide for Couples
Figs O'Sullivan
March 3, 2026
Emotionally Focused Therapy, commonly known as EFT, is one of the most well-researched and effective
Couples Therapist for Tech Executives | Figs O’Sullivan LMFT
Figs O'Sullivan
March 2, 2026
As a couples therapist for tech executives, I help high-performing founders and engineers repair their most important relationship. Learn about the Waltz of Pain, the Sovereign Us framework, and why your partner is not a bug to fix.
The One Way Repair: How to Heal Emotional Wounds in a Relationship
Figs O'Sullivan
February 23, 2026
To heal an emotional wound in a relationship, the partner who caused the hurt has
Why You Keep Having the Same Fight About the Affair Three Years Later
Figs O'Sullivan
February 9, 2026
If you’re still fighting about the affair years later, you’re caught in the “Never Forget
Parenting is the Most Humbling Self-Development Course
Figs O'Sullivan
February 7, 2026
If you are looking for couples counseling for parents in San Francisco, you likely already
Couples Therapy for Older Couples
Figs O'Sullivan
February 3, 2026
Most people think couples therapy for older couples is not a thing. Newlyweds learn to
The One-Way Repair: How to Actually Heal the Wound
Figs O'Sullivan
February 2, 2026
A one-way repair in relationships happens when one partner takes responsibility for healing without waiting
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