The Oprah Magazine
Be candid about your feelings — the good and the bad. Regularly opening up can help bring you closer, says psychotherapist Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW. "Once you think that your feelings don't matter, won't be heard, or are not worth sharing, you open the door to harbor negativity and resentment."
Cosmopolitan
Relationship expert Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW, shares nine important dos and don'ts for breaking the baby news to your partner, and navigating the subsequent emotional rollercoaster.
New York Post
"You need to allow some flexibility within your morning routine," Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW, told The Post. "The takeaway of a balanced morning routine is to provide time for yourself before you start your day — whether that's moving your body, reminding yourself what you're grateful for, or nourishing your body with good food."
New York Post
"Short meditations around two to five minutes are a great way to start meditating and, as you get better at it, you can increase the time of your practice," Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW, told The Post. "Make time in your daily schedule, set a timer, create the mood with lighting and music, and find a comfortable place to begin."
NBC News
"One of the biggest changes in modern marriage is that people have more private lives thanks to texting, emails, IMing and Facebook Messenger that make dishonesty more prevalent," says Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW. "Whether it's having an emotional or sexual affair or gambling or porn addiction, it's easier to hide things from your spouse."
NBC Better
"A breakup can take a toll on our self-esteem, so spend this alone time doing things that make you feel good about yourself," says Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW. "If you love yourself and enjoy your own company, then you can pick from a higher quality pool of potential partners."
NBC Better
"When the show ends in a cliffhanger, it is a sharp reminder that the show that they have invested so much time and energy in is fiction," says Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW. "The realization that they can't do anything to affect the outcome may leave some feeling helpless, frustrated, manipulated and ripped off."
Best of NJ
Beth Sonnenberg, licensed clinical social worker and relationship expert, advises using place cards to strategically seat guests, putting conflict breeders near you and separating those with the most tension as far apart as possible.
NorthJersey.com
Beth Sonnenberg, a licensed psychotherapist, suggests children donate their toys to other children. "They can get to know children from different backgrounds, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, mental and physical ability that they might not usually come in contact with."
Prevention Magazine
"After being together for 10 years, many couples are wrapped up in elementary age kids' activities, probably own a house, and are so busy juggling their schedules that they don't spend a lot of time alone as a couple," says licensed clinical social worker Beth Sonnenberg.
Redbook Magazine
"Sometimes a little white lie to avoid hurt feelings is fine. For example, if you just couldn't resist watching the next episode of your favorite show even though you said you'd wait, it's OK to pretend like you didn't watch it and then watch it again with them."
Celebrity Parents Magazine
"One of the biggest benefits of having a hot mess mom in your life is that it's a lot less pressure on you to be perfect," agrees Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW, a relationship expert.
Bustle
"If you find yourself avoiding your partner — not returning texts, calls, or emails — or not wanting to make plans to see them, that is a sign that your relationship might be failing," says relationship expert Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW.
The Healthy
"Give yourself a week or two nights or whatever you need to watch sad movies and cry, but then make a specific date and say, 'By this date, I'm going to get up, I'm going to get dressed, I'm going to go out,'" says Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW.
Greatist
"Couples' therapy does work, but it really depends on how motivated the couple is," says Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW. "Both partners have to be motivated for themselves, not just to please the other person."
Romper
"Infidelity can often be a sign that the relationship was in trouble, but it doesn't have to be a deal breaker," says Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW. "If the couple is motivated to change things and realize that their love and history are too strong to give up on, a new and improved relationship can be possible."
Romper
"Cook or order in a special meal full of foods he'll enjoy and are celebratory," Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW, a relationship expert, tells Romper.
Romper
As licensed clinical social worker Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW, tells Romper: "It is really important, now more than ever, to celebrate grandpas for Father's Day."
Romper
"Sit together for meals as much as possible throughout the week, even if you're not eating at the same time," says Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW. "It's about sharing time together, not breaking bread together."
Romper
"Breaking up with your partner when you are pregnant is a really tough decision," says Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW. "It is different than other break ups because you are going to still always be connected and probably remain in each other's life as parents to your child."
Romper
"Money is one of the most common things parents fight about around the holidays," Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW, explains. "Couples need to figure out how much they are going to spend on gifts for their kids, each other, friends and family."
Thriveworks
"Their sense of safety and security is suddenly compromised. Children may not have the support that they require because parents may be preoccupied with their situation," Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW, explains. "All of these factors may cause children to feel more insecure and can cause behavior changes like acting out or withdrawing from peers."
DatingAdvice.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW runs a private psychotherapy and life coaching practice in Livingston, New Jersey. Since 1998, she has guided individuals and couples by providing a nonjudgmental perspective on personal issues.
State News
"Young adults in college are just learning who they are and are establishing their independence," Beth Sonnenberg, a relationship expert, said. "Having a boyfriend or girlfriend could give them self esteem, decrease loneliness and provide a source of extra support."
Loyola Maroon
Though the pandemic forced couples apart, it gave many more time to focus on their relationship — a change that many already in relationships prior to the pandemic experienced, according to relationship expert Beth Sonnenberg.
Meetings & Conventions
It is widely known that the key to a solid relationship is communication — but who has time for that? Think of your relationship like a stay in a fancy hotel; there's a logical timeline to be followed to make your experience more pleasant.
Meetings & Conventions
How much time do you spend answering emails or text messages, or catching up on social media? If you kept track for just one day, you might wonder how you manage to work or spend time interacting with the people in your life.
VictoriaGiardina.com
"People are becoming pickier on who they engage with because the stakes are higher," Beth Sonnenberg, LCSW, said. "On the flipside, people are also more motivated if they're single, with some being extra lonely during these times as well."