Amy on Relationships

07/20/2026

07/18/2026

Most affairs start with unspoken struggles: intimacy issues, financial stress, unmet needs.
But avoiding honesty only creates more pain. Cheating doesn’t fix the problem. It traumatizes your partner. No one deserves that. Talk about it. Get help. Don’t destroy what could be repaired.

07/18/2026

After 25 years as a therapist, I’ve seen how easy it is to overlook the most important signs in early dating.

A lot of people focus on chemistry or charm, but those aren’t what make a relationship work long-term.

The green flags I tend to look for? Someone whose words match their actions, someone who shows up consistently, and someone who respects your boundaries.

These are the things that create real safety and trust for me.

What are some of your top green flags you look for?⬇️.

07/18/2026

Lack of intimacy is real, but the answer is getting curious, having the hard conversations, and actually working on the root issue, not stepping outside the relationship.

Cheating doesn’t fix anything. It creates deeper damage. Not only for your partner but for the whole family.

And if nothing changes, then leave with honesty and integrity.

If you’re dealing with the aftermath of infidelity and don’t know where to start, .

07/16/2026

Letting go of something that isn’t right for you can still hurt.
That doesn’t mean you made the wrong choice.
It means you cared. And that’s okay.
You can feel grief, sadness, and heartbreak while still standing by your decision.

07/16/2026

The right relationship feels consistent, not chaotic. Reliable communication, steady effort, and no rollercoaster of emotions.

07/16/2026

After 25 years as a couples therapist, these are my 5 non-negotiables for a healthy relationship.
Comment below which of these you and your partner already have.
And if you’re working on them, click the links in my bio for support 🫶🏻

07/14/2026

If you’ve been cheated on and feel like you can’t “just get over it”…

There’s a reason.

Cheating can literally cause PTSD and rewire your brain.

Comment HEAL and I’ll walk you through exactly how to start healing from betrayal and feel like yourself again.