Coaching Archives – Affinity Health Affairs

The True Cost of Divorce – From a Couples Coach

There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing a married couple throw in the towel. It happens a lot. We’ve all heard the stats – almost 50 percent of marriages end…

Keeping the “Sexy” in Your Relationship

How important is it for couples to keep the “sexy” in their relationship? It’s absolutely, positively one of the most important ingredients to keep the heat and spice in your…

3 Tips For A Successful Relationship

Finding someone to be in a relationship with is the easy part. Keeping it is the hard part. Relationships aren’t always a fairytale. In the real world. It’s like a…

Identifying The Toxicity In A Relationship

Can you spot if it’s toxic in your romantic relationship? Whether you are married, in a committed relationship for the long or short haul, or simply dating, there is no…

Montrella’s Movie of the Month – A Star is Born

Did you catch the Oscars last week? A Star is Born, got some love by winning Best Original Song for “Shallow.” Much deserved. As a therapist and couple’s coach, I…

Are You Ready For A Real Relationship?

This is the question that we are going to focus on today. But how do we answer it? I assume that you already have a vision of how you would…

5 Dating Deal Breakers – From a Forgiving Therapist

We all have likes and dislikes, it’s what makes us human. And naturally, the older we get, those preferences become more solidified. So, in the dating game, it’s not unusual…

How to Take the Cliche Out of Valentine’s Day: For couples who cringe at this commercial holiday

You MIGHT have noticed from all the rows of heart-shaped chocolate, mass-produced red roses, and cards full of watered-down love poems, that Hallmark’s Cupid is in the air. As authentic…

SINGLEHOOD is Fertile Ground: It’s All About First Loving YOU!

Why do so many of us view being single as a bad thing? In today’s society, people are just so independent and are afraid of commitments. Plus, once you finally…

Dare To Live Happy!

How Affinity Can Help You to Create a Healthy, Loving and Harmonious Relationship So much is happening today around the world and most of them have something to do with…