Wondering if you’re falling out of love with your partner can be deeply unsettling, stirring up feelings like guilt, confusion, and sadness. Avoiding your partner might seem like a temporary fix, but it actually signals a need for serious work on the relationship—whether that’s to rekindle the connection or contemplate parting ways. Mind Body Green consulted the best therapists to unpack falling out of love, managing these emotions, and figuring out the steps forward. Among the others, Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD, LMFT was interviewed and featured to share her insights on this controversial topic. Ac ..read more

Finding the right words to make your man feel special can truly turn their day around. A genuine compliment can boost his mood and self-esteem, making him feel seen and appreciated. Whether it’s a crush, a friend, or a long-term partner, knowing how to deliver a heartfelt compliment to a guy is an art worth mastering. An article by Mind Body Green discussed this further, providing ways on how you can effectively compliment the special man in your life. It offered insights on crafting compliments that can not only brighten your man’s day, but also strengthen your connection with him as his part ..read more

Every relationship has its ups and downs. When you first meet someone, there’s this exciting spark, but let’s be real, it doesn’t stick around forever. This is especially true for couples who’ve been together for a decade or more. Sometimes, it’s tough to tell if you’re just going through a rough patch or if things are actually winding down. Love is important in keeping two people together, but it’s not the only thing. In an interesting article by DJ Syrax delved deeper into this, discussing the most common reasons why people fall out of love, and some advice on what they can do about it. The ..read more

Identifying your soulmate may take time, but early signs like a natural connection and shared life goals can indicate you’re on the right path. A recent article by Bustle says that knowing your “must-have” traits in a partner simplifies this process, as advised by relationship coach Heidi Krantz. Clarifying these traits for yourself helps in quickly recognizing a suitable match, making it evident when someone with the potential to meet all your criteria comes along. In this article, Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD, LMFT along with other distinguished therapists, was asked to share tips on how couples can ..read more

Expressing love can be tough, especially when your efforts don’t seem to resonate. We all have different ways of showing and receiving love, and understanding your partner’s preferences can enhance your relationship and ensure your love is communicated. On Valentine’s Day, Mind Body Green released an article that dove deeper into this topic, featuring insights from Dr. Dana McNeil. In the article, McNeil points out that showing love can be as simple as saying thank you to your partner. But people sometimes tend to forget this. According to her: We wouldn’t want to forget to say thank you ..read more

Childhood experiences can shape how we value others’ needs over our own, leading to challenges in setting personal boundaries. This often results in individuals prioritizing pleasing others at their own expense. In an episode of the Empowered Relationship podcast, Dr. Jessica Higgins dives more into this topic as she interviews Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD, LMFT who gave expert viewpoints on How To Repattern People-Pleasing Tendency. According to Dr. McNeil, people-pleasing behaviors were developed during your childhood years: “Trying to get through childhood, it was the way that you figured, based o ..read more

Gaslighting may be one of the most common problems in a relationship, but The Gottman Institute notes that it is one of the most challenging behaviors they see in couples therapy. As a Gottman-trained therapist, Dr. Dana McNeil shares interesting points about the matter based on the clients and couples she has helped in her practice. According to her; “…The gaslighter implies that you misunderstood what they said versus taking responsibility or showing any remorse for their bad behavior. There is an implication that their partner is overreacting.” She also shared the most common types of gas ..read more

Founder and Therapist of The Relationship Place, Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD, LMFT, has been spotlighted in a recent Stories and Insights article by Canvas Rebel Magazine. Tracing the roots from the inception of her practice to her passions and challenges in the profession, Dr. McNeil shares her amazing journey. When asked about how she became an expert in her business, Dr. Dana revealed:  I aim to give my clients a unique experience that other therapy group practices don’t offer to their clients. We are a niche within a niche. We practice an evidence based type of therapy mixed with a boutique ..read more

Love maps, according to psychologist and relationship expert Dr. John M. Gottman, are outlines of everything you know about your partner: hobbies, dreams, frustrations, and everything there is to know about them. Gottman says that couples with detailed love maps are most likely to enjoy marital closeness and satisfaction. In an article by Pure Wow, Dr. Dana McNeil, a Gottman-trained Relationship Therapist, shared her expert insights on it. She laid out interesting points about the matter, one of which is that “the information swap has to be a two-way street.” She believes that reciprocating on ..read more

What is eggshell parenting? “Eggshell” parenting is a term that refers to a style of responses or behaviors from a caregiver that are demonstrated as inconsistent boundaries, frequent emotional ups and downs that are often volatile, unpredictable, and have inconsistent themes or triggers that bring them on. What are some telltale signs of eggshell parenting? The signs are generally seen as inappropriate or overly reactive responses in the way the parent engages with the child. Eggshell parents often become easily frazzled or frustrated by typical age-appropriate behaviors happening with their ..read more