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Every email includes something you can actually use — a framework, a conversation prompt, a reflection exercise — not just something to think about.

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I write from my clinical experience. You'll understand the why behind what's happening in your relationship, not just the what-to-do.

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Conflict is rarely one person's fault. I write for both partners — no blame, no sides, no winner. Just truth and practical help.

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One email per week. Your inbox is already full. I respect that — and I make sure every email earns its place in it.

What I write about

Real issues from the therapy room — translated for couples who want to do the work on their own terms.

Why the same fight keeps happening — and what to do about it
The difference between an apology and repair
How to talk about money without it becoming a fight
What "flooding" is and why it makes fights worse
Why one partner pursues and the other withdraws
The 5:1 ratio — what Gottman's research actually means for your marriage
How to start a hard conversation without it going sideways
Anger isn't the problem — here's what is
What emotional safety actually looks like day to day
How to rebuild trust after a rupture
My Commitments to You

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Dr. Albert Thompkins, PhD, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist  ·  Livingston Counseling Services

I've spent over a decade in private practice working with couples in some of the hardest seasons of their marriages. I started this email list because I kept meeting couples who wanted to do the work but couldn't access a therapist. This list is my way of reaching them. It's written the way I work — warm, direct, and without shame.

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