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Monica Houttuin, LCSW has a specialty in sexual health education and therapy helping couples adjust and reconnect.

02/21/2026

Valentine’s Day tends to stir up three quiet experiences in couples:
• Disappointment
• Doubt
• Unequal caring
None of these mean your relationship is failing.
They mean something emotional is asking to be understood.
Over the past few days, I’ve shared three blogs unpacking what’s really happening beneath the surface — without blame, pressure, or oversimplified advice.
If Valentine’s Day brought up more feelings than flowers, these may help.
👉 Start here: https://crcmo.com/blog/
Share this with someone who felt conflicted this Valentine’s Day.

02/20/2026

What if Valentine’s Day matters more to you than it does to your partner?
That doesn’t make you needy.
It doesn’t mean you’re “too much.”
And it doesn’t mean your partner doesn’t care.
Often, it means the meaning of the day is different — and that difference hasn’t been talked about.
You don’t need your partner to care the same way — you need them to care that you care.
See how couples accidentally moralize caring vs. not caring, and how to talk about importance without forcing enthusiasm: https://crcmo.com/what-if-valentines-day-matters-more-to-me-than-my-partner/
Share with someone you care about!

02/19/2026

If Valentine’s Day ever made you quietly wonder,
“Is my relationship actually right for me?”
— that moment deserves compassion, not panic.
Symbolic days have a way of amplifying doubts that were already whispering in the background. That doesn’t mean you suddenly chose wrong. It means pressure got loud.
If Valentine’s Day triggers doubt in your relationship, let’s find out how to tell the difference between useful data and doom spirals, and what questions actually bring clarity.
Find out here: https://crcmo.com/why-does-valentines-day-make-me-question-my-relationship/
If this resonates, share with a friend!

02/18/2026

Valentine’s Day disappointment doesn’t always come from big fights or dramatic moments.
Sometimes it comes from small things that didn’t land the way you hoped they would.
If you felt let down — and then felt silly or ashamed for feeling that way — you’re not alone.
Disappointment doesn’t mean your relationship is broken.
It usually means something mattered.
Valentine’s Day disappointment hurts so deeply. But how do you tell the difference between a meaningful signal and a slow build toward resentment?
Read More:
https://crcmo.com/disappointed-by-my-partner-on-valentines-day/
Share this if Valentine’s Day felt heavier than you expected!

02/13/2026

Valentine’s Day Is Not a Relationship Test
Let’s say this clearly:
Valentine’s Day is not a pop quiz your partner is supposed to pass.

And yet… so many couples treat it like one.

We don’t always say it out loud, but underneath the flowers and dinner plans there’s often a quiet checklist:

“You should know what I need.”

“This shouldn’t be hard.”

“If we were solid, this day should have gone better.”

Here’s the problem: when we turn Valentine’s Day into a test, someone is set up to fail.

Not because they don’t care.
Not because the relationship is broken.
But because unspoken expectations + high emotion + symbolic meaning is a risky combo.

If you want to avoid disappointment this year, try this instead:

💬 Talk about expectations before the day.
💬 Share what would make you feel loved — specifically.

Connection grows in clarity — not in silent scoring.

If you’re already feeling pressure about how it will go, that’s your cue to start the conversation now.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t measure your relationship.
But how you communicate about it? That actually matters.

02/12/2026

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner…
Are you and your partner on the same page?

Not about love.
Not about commitment.
About Valentine's day expectation.

Are you expecting:
A dinner out?
A thoughtful gift?
A quiet night in?
Or are you completely over it and don't want to celebration at all?

So many couples avoid the conversation because it feels unnecessary… until one of you ends up disappointed.

Avoid the silent buildup.
Avoid the “I thought you knew.”
Avoid the quiet letdown that turns into something bigger than it needed to be.

A simple check-in can prevent a lot of hurt: “Hey, what are you thinking for Valentine’s Day this year?”

Clear expectations create connection.
Unspoken ones create confusion.

If you want help navigating expectations, disappointment, or relationship communication, I’m here.
https://calendly.com/monicahouttuin/cbcmeeting?month=2026-02

01/23/2026

Infidelity changes everything.
It’s not just broken trust —
it’s a relational injury that lives in the body.
Shock. Hypervigilance. Sleepless nights. Emotional whiplash.
And on the other side: shame, fear, remorse, and not knowing how to help without causing more harm.
Both partners are impacted.
Both need care.
And accountability matters — without destroying the person who must participate in repair.
This kind of injury can’t be rushed. I’m here to help.
https://crcmo.com/services/

01/14/2026

“Let’s just get through the holidays.”
“Let’s not ruin this for the kids.”
“We’ll deal with it later.”
Later usually arrives in January.
Not because couples are dramatic —
but because the nervous system can only hold so much.
When someone finally says, “We need help,”
it’s rarely an ultimatum.
It’s longing.
For relief. For clarity. For a way forward.
Read more: https://crcmo.com/after-the-holidays-why-so-many-couples-finally-ask-for-help/

01/09/2026

"It's" natural ;)
Talking about it… not so much.

Most couples who stop being intimate don't stop because they want to — they stop because no one taught them how to talk about desire, disconnect, resentment, or shame without things blowing up or feeling uncomfortable.

So they avoid it.
They tiptoe.
They hope it fixes itself.

News flash: It usually doesn’t. (Bummer!)

If intimacy feels tense, awkward, or nonexistent — Support can help you slow it down, make sense of it, and reconnect without the pressure.

👉 Book a consult to start working through what’s actually getting in the way — with care, clarity, and zero judgment: https://calendly.com/monicahouttuin/cbcmeeting?month=2024-12

01/07/2026

Every January, I see the same quiet pattern.
Couples who’ve been holding it together for months finally say,
“We can’t keep doing it this way.”
Not because something suddenly happened —
but because the holidays are over… and there’s no more room to pretend.
January doesn’t create problems.
It just removes the distractions.
If this is where you are, read more: https://crcmo.com/after-the-holidays-why-so-many-couples-finally-ask-for-help/

01/03/2026

✨ A New Year, A New Invitation to Connect ✨

As a new year begins, many of us focus on goals, plans, and resolutions. But one of the most powerful intentions you can set is this: connection.

Connection with your partner.
Connection with yourself.
Connection with what really matters.

Real connection isn’t about being perfect or problem-free. It’s about slowing down enough to listen, repair, and show up — even when it feels vulnerable or uncomfortable.

If this year left you feeling distant, disconnected, or unsure how you and your partner drifted so far apart, the new year offers something important: a chance to begin again, differently.

Small conversations can lead to big shifts.
Honest moments can rebuild trust.
Intentional support can help you find your way back to each other.

💫 Connection is not a resolution — it’s a practice. And you don’t have to do it alone.

If rebuilding emotional and physical closeness is part of what you want for the year ahead let's chat: https://calendly.com/monicahouttuin/cbcmeeting?month=2024-12

12/20/2025

Healing After an Affair Is Possible.
Not easy. Not quick. But possible.

With the right support, couples can:
>Understand why it happened (without excusing it)
>Rebuild emotional and physical intimacy safely
>Learn how to talk without retraumatizing or shutting down
>Create a relationship that’s more honest, connected, and secure than before

Healing isn’t about pretending it didn’t happen.
It’s about slowing down, telling the truth, and rebuilding trust one intentional step at a time.

If you’re living in the aftermath — feeling stuck broken, distant, or unsure what comes next — you don’t have to navigate this alone.

Affairs can break a relationship open… but with guidance, they can also be where deep repair begins.

💛 If you’re ready to explore what healing could look like for your relationship, let’s start with a conversation. https://calendly.com/monicahouttuin/cbcmeeting?month=2025-12

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