Why Do We Keep Having the Same Fight?

Why Do We Keep Having the Same Fight?

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Sep 18, 2026 | Anxiety and Relationships, Couples Therapy

It started because you wanted to say something. You’ve been noticing that your partner seemed genuinely excited about plans with friends, and you couldn’t remember the last time they seemed that excited about spending time with you. Or something happened with the kids...
Is It Relationship Anxiety, or Is Something Really Wrong?

Is It Relationship Anxiety, or Is Something Really Wrong?

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Aug 7, 2026 | Anxiety and Relationships, Couples Therapy

You love your partner. And there’s a lot that’s good between you. And yet, anxiety keeps pulling your attention toward everything that could go wrong. That can be really confusing. Part of you trusts your partner. Another part keeps asking whether...
Can Couples Therapy Help When Only One Partner Thinks There’s a Problem?

Can Couples Therapy Help When Only One Partner Thinks There’s a Problem?

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Jul 24, 2026 | Couples Therapy

You’ve noticed that something between you doesn’t feel quite right. You’re having the same conversation over and over, and it never seems to go anywhere. You miss how close you used to feel. Things look fine from the outside, but inside the relationship, you feel...
Does Dr. Kristin Barnhart Still Offer Relationship Coaching?

Does Dr. Kristin Barnhart Still Offer Relationship Coaching?

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Jul 17, 2026 | Couples Therapy

If you’ve found older articles, worksheets, or relationship resources online, you may be wondering whether I still offer relationship coaching. The short answer is no. And here’s the good news. Today, my work is dedicated entirely to providing online...
Why You Fight With Your Partner After Seeing Family

Why You Fight With Your Partner After Seeing Family

by Dr. Kristin Barnhart | Jul 9, 2026 | Couples Therapy, Family Boundaries

You went to a family thing. Maybe it was dinner, a birthday, a holiday, or a quick visit that somehow took up most of the afternoon. Nothing huge happened. At least, not in a way that would sound dramatic if you tried to explain it later. No one yelled or stormed out....
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