by Dr. Zofia Czajkowska The most common request I hear from couples in my work as a marriage therapist in Montreal is to help them improve communication. People spend a lot of time frustrated because despite their best efforts to express their point they feel that the partner just doesn’t get them. So what happens […]

by Dr. Zofia Czajkowska During this time of year, radio and TV ads would have us believe we should all feel merry and bright. Sadly, that’s not always the case. Most people actually feel more stressed and overwhelmed during this time of the year. Additionally, according to the American National Institute of Health, many people experience depression during […]

by Dr. Zofia Czajkowska It seems like nowadays teamwork in a romantic relationship is important for most couples but it’s not quite clear what it is exactly. Does it mean doing everything together? Splitting the chores equally? Taking shifts doing the stuff nobody likes to do? Not quite. Here are some signs that a relationship […]

by Dr. Zofia Czajkowska About one in five people deal with anxiety on a daily basis. Feeling nervous, jittery, self-conscious or worried most of the time can take a toll on your well-being and a sense of meaning in life. After all, who doesn’t want to be relaxed enough to simply enjoy life?! Anxiety is among the top […]

by Dr. Zofia Czajkowska While there are many surprises and challenges that await you in motherhood, the biggest shocks may be time management (since you will never have enough time to do what you plan), or the feeling of being overwhelmed (every mom feels this way at some point). No matter how happy and fulfilled […]

by Dr. Zofia Czajkowska Are dates important for couples? I won’t keep you hanging. The answer is right here: YES, dates are important for couples! Period. (Or exclamation point!) As a couples’ therapist in Montreal I see all kinds of couples everyday – married, cohabitating, just starting their relationship, younger or older, with or without […]

by Dr. Zofia Czajkowska Love is a beautiful thing, and there’s nothing more amazing than feeling the bond you share with your partner get stronger. If you’re in a happy relationship, you can keep it that way by introducing a few new things into your relationship. Here are 6 evidence-based (I.e., backed by science) approaches […]

by Dr. Zofia Czajkowska At some point in life, most of us have experienced being in a toxic relationship, whether we’re aware of it or not. People of all ages, nationalities and sexual orientations can find themselves in an unhealthy relationship, confused as to how they got there, or perhaps even unsure the situation is […]

by Dr. Zofia Czajkowska Most relationships are assumed to be monogamous, unless explicitly stated otherwise. When infidelity occurs in such relationships, it can be very devastating for everyone. Infidelity involves breaking a promise to be completely faithful to your partner, and when it happens, it eradicates the trust that existed in the relationship. Dealing with […]

by Dr. Zofia Czajkowska ‘The spark’ is something everybody is after when it comes to romantic relationships. You probably felt ‘the spark’ in the beginning of your relationship the early days were very exciting for you and your partner. However, like every other flame, ‘the spark’ needs to be kept alive by both partners. When […]