Marisa Giuliani-O'Keefe Marriage & Family Therapy

Marisa Giuliani-O'Keefe Marriage & Family Therapy Helping you build a stronger, more connected relationship ❤️

We spend so much energy analyzing our partner's every move, but half the work is looking inward.A relationship isn't jus...
08/14/2026

We spend so much energy analyzing our partner's every move, but half the work is looking inward.

A relationship isn't just about finding the right person; it's about becoming the right partner.

Here are 5 things I see make the biggest difference, from a couple's therapist's chair. Which one hits home for you?

No one–and I mean NO ONE–has a perfect relationship. And nobody is a perfect person or partner either. When you shift aw...
08/12/2026

No one–and I mean NO ONE–has a perfect relationship. And nobody is a perfect person or partner either. When you shift away from expectations of perfection toward a focus on repair and all the reasons you love your perfectly imperfect partner, things begin to change.

Let's start the work together today.

Sometimes the little things are the big things.What are your goals and rituals with your partner that keep you feeling c...
08/10/2026

Sometimes the little things are the big things.

What are your goals and rituals with your partner that keep you feeling connected?

08/07/2026

We spend so much energy trying to fix relationships, but sometimes the answer is more simple than that. It’s in slow, slowing down together.

This weekend try finding a moment with your partner without an agenda or a phone and just be present. 🤍

Small moments in relationships can have the biggest impact. Taking a moment to really hear your partner and pay attentio...
08/07/2026

Small moments in relationships can have the biggest impact. Taking a moment to really hear your partner and pay attention to the things that matter to them can have a big payoff--and dismissing those bids can have the inverse effect.

What's something seemingly small that caused a big shift in your relationship?

Kinda chic to put effort into your relationship 💖
08/04/2026

Kinda chic to put effort into your relationship 💖

Personal growth is a necessary part of life, and should not be seen as a bad thing within a relationship. In fact, it's ...
08/03/2026

Personal growth is a necessary part of life, and should not be seen as a bad thing within a relationship. In fact, it's vital to keep things fresh, connected, and interesting.

How do you foster personal growth in your relationship?

07/31/2026

Love isn't a feeling that stays lit forever. It flickers and dims, and gets buried under bills, bedtime routines, and the stress of bad days.

But that doesn't mean it's gone; it means it's waiting for you to choose it again.

Real love is a decision you make on the hard days, not just the easy ones. It's showing up even when the spark feels far away, because that's usually when it matters most.

If you and your partner are in a season where choosing each other feels harder than it used to, therapy can be a helpful tool to navigate this time and come out even stronger on the other side.

💬 What's one small way you've chosen your partner lately, even on a hard day?

Deflection is a form of defensiveness, and if left unchecked, it can erode a relationship. It's important to notice when...
07/30/2026

Deflection is a form of defensiveness, and if left unchecked, it can erode a relationship. It's important to notice when it comes up for you or your partner so you can catch it before it derails a discussion.

This is something that comes up a lot in my sessions with clients, and the good news is, once it is noticed, it can be interrupted and rewired.

The first step is simply learning to catch it in the moment, before it derails the whole conversation.

Swipe through for what that looks like.➡️

Marriage is so many things: friendship, loyalty, support, and kindness…and of course a little romance, too.😉If you're fo...
07/29/2026

Marriage is so many things: friendship, loyalty, support, and kindness…and of course a little romance, too.😉

If you're fostering these traits in your marriage, you're on the right track. 🩷

Vex King | Self-love Writer

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