Lisa Lavelle - Therapist

Lisa Lavelle - Therapist Psychotherapy

Feeling like you and your spouse have become roommates instead of partners?The mental load in marriage includes juggling...
07/13/2025

Feeling like you and your spouse have become roommates instead of partners?

The mental load in marriage includes juggling work, kids, and endless to-do list.

This can quietly build resentment and leave you feeling frustrated.

If you’re tired of the same arguments about who does more, it’s time to reconnect and improve communication in your marriage.

Share this if you know another couple who needs a reminder: you don’t have to carry it all alone.

Shame isn’t a strategy.It’s an emotional weapon that damages trust and connection.You can’t shame your partner into beco...
07/04/2025

Shame isn’t a strategy.

It’s an emotional weapon that damages trust and connection.

You can’t shame your partner into becoming who you want them to be.

You can only inspire change through respect, empathy, and honest conversation.

✨ Share this if you’re committed to building a marriage without shame.

Marriage isn’t meant to be survival mode.It’s meant to be intentional connection. ❤️Date your partner. Prioritize each o...
07/04/2025

Marriage isn’t meant to be survival mode.

It’s meant to be intentional connection. ❤️

Date your partner.
Prioritize each other.
Because coexisting isn’t enough.

✨ Share this if you agree that marriage deserves more.

You meant well. But your partner felt hurt. 💔That’s the gap between intention and impact… and it’s where so many couples...
06/25/2025

You meant well.
But your partner felt hurt. 💔

That’s the gap between intention and impact… and it’s where so many couples get stuck.

Healthy marriages aren’t about being perfect, they’re about repairing the moment.

👉🏼 Share this if you believe your connection with your partner matters more than being right.

Pettiness hurts marriages.Have you ever found yourself being petty in your relationship?  How did you handle it?  Let me...
03/24/2025

Pettiness hurts marriages.

Have you ever found yourself being petty in your relationship? How did you handle it? Let me know in the comments section below

For more marriage tips, follow me and share this post with someone who needs to hear it.

To work with me in couples or individual therapy, click the link in my bio to get started.

You love each other, but lately it feels like you're just coexisting - passing each other in the hall, managing schedule...
03/22/2025

You love each other, but lately it feels like you're just coexisting - passing each other in the hall, managing schedules, and barely connecting.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many couples hit this stage, but the key is recognizing it and taking action.

What's one thing you miss about how your relationship used to be before you became "married roommates"? Drop it in the comments.

Marriage Tip!Focus on building a strong emotional bond, you you'll find that disagreements become opportunities for grow...
03/20/2025

Marriage Tip!

Focus on building a strong emotional bond, you you'll find that disagreements become opportunities for growth rather than sources of division.

Embrace healthy conflict because open discussions about differing opinions can lead to feeling understood.

For more marriage tips, follow me and share this post with someone who needs to hear it.

To work with me in couples or individual therapy, click the link in my bio.

In a healthy marriage, trust isn't just about believing your partner won't betray you - it's about assuming the best in ...
03/20/2025

In a healthy marriage, trust isn't just about believing your partner won't betray you - it's about assuming the best in them, even in small moments of frustration.

Instead of assuming they don't care, remind yourself of the says they do show up for you. Choose grace over assumption.

Can you think of a time when you needed your partner to give you the benefit of the doubt? Let me know in the comments section.

For more marriage tips, follow me and share this post with someone who needs to hear it.

To work with me in couples or individual therapy, click the link in my bio to get started today!

When your partner feels validated, loved, and truly understood, they'll naturally want to pour more into the relationshi...
03/19/2025

When your partner feels validated, loved, and truly understood, they'll naturally want to pour more into the relationship. And that's when marriage starts to feel like the ultimate return on investment.

If you feel emotionally validated by your partner, post a heart in the comments section.

For more marriage tips, follow me and share this post with someone who needs to hear it.

To work with me in couples or individual therapy, click the link in my bio to get started!

Marriage Tip!Celebrate each other's winsShift from "me vs. you" to "us vs. the problem"Remember:  Your partner's success...
03/18/2025

Marriage Tip!

Celebrate each other's wins

Shift from "me vs. you" to "us vs. the problem"

Remember: Your partner's success is your success, too!

Have you struggled with competitiveness in your marriage? Drop a 100% in the comments section if you believe marriage is about teamwork.

For more marriage tips, follow me and share this post with someone who needs to hear it.

Competition anyone???A little friendly competition can be fun - but when it starts to feel like you're rivals instead of...
03/17/2025

Competition anyone???

A little friendly competition can be fun - but when it starts to feel like you're rivals instead of teammates, your marriage may be at risk.

Have you ever struggled with competitiveness in your marriage? Drop a thumbs up if in the comments section if you believe marriage is about teamwork, not competition!

For more marriage tips, follow me and share this post with someone who needs to hear it.

Do you need help pivoting from competition to teamwork in your marriage? If your answer is YES, click the link in my bio to work with me in couples therapy.

Honesty = answering truthfully when askedTransparency = offering information freely, without needing to be askedExample:...
03/17/2025

Honesty = answering truthfully when asked

Transparency = offering information freely, without needing to be asked

Example:

Honesty - "I was out late with coworkers (when asked where you were).

Transparency: "I'm grabbing drinks with coworkers after work. I'll be home by 10!" (shared proactively).

If your partner feels like they have to pull information from you, they may start to feel suspicious - even if you're technically being honest.

Do you and your partner practice both? Drop a heart if you agree transparency builds trust!

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