There is a difference between rarely fighting because you feel safe enough to work through your differences and rarely fighting because one or both of you have learned how to prevent those differences from reaching the surface. Conflict avoidance in relationships can look a lot like harmony. Over time, though, keeping the peace can require you to hide increasingly important parts of yourself.

Becoming a parent for the first time is one of the most transformative experiences a person—and a couple—can go through. It’s joyful, life-altering, and often… a little disorienting. Even if you’ve long dreamed of this moment, the transition into parenthood doesn’t unfold the way we expect. That first year with a baby is not just about falling in love with your child. It’s also a reckoning with who you’ve become in your new identity as a parent, and who you’re becoming as a family.

Struggling with infertility can quietly and profoundly reshape a couple’s emotional world. In this blog, Dr. Jen Joseph explores the often invisible grief, relational strain, and identity challenges that infertility brings—and how perinatal therapy in Montclair, NJ can provide a compassionate space for healing. Whether you are personally navigating infertility or are a clinician wanting to support your clients more effectively, discover ways to reconnect with hope, resilience, and community.

Most of my single patients complain about online dating. I hear that it’s impersonal, superficial, and difficult to find someone you connect with. And then, if you are lucky enough to find [...]