Quarterlife Center - Counseling for Young Adults

Intimacy is defined as “closeness between people in personal relationships.” It’s the sense of another person fully knowing you and loving you both because of who you are and despite it. Intimacy requires honesty and vulnerability, which can be difficult for couples to achieve, but it is the key to a happy and healthy long-term relationship. If you’re seeking to improve intimacy in your relationship, here are some tips that can help you, if you feel your level of connection with your partner is lacking. 1. Remember the good times Reminisce about the fun times you’ve had together through the years and conjure up all those emotions that brought you to where you are now. Remembering the positive experiences allows you to focus on what is going right in your relationship, even if it hasn’t been perfect. 2. Ramp up physical contact Physical intimacy is essential when attempting to stay connected as a couple. Make it a priority to reach out and touch your partner as much as possible. Hold ha...

  Life transitions that occur in your twenties and thirties can be exciting for couples, but they are also stressful. Building a life together is a wonderful thing, but it also can create significant tension and anxiety. As couples consider taking their  relationships   to the next level, whether it’s moving in together,  planning for marriage ,  or having a baby, they often experience increased conflict and miscommunication, decreased sexual intimacy, and even doubts about their compatibility. At QLC, we understand how these transitions affect couples, and we are here to help you work together as a couple to navigate these challenging times. These are some of the areas our couples counselors can help you with: Communication skills Empathy and understanding Effective conflict resolution Anger and Resentment Decision-making as a couple Emotional Connection Sexual Intimacy Infidelity Trust Conflict about Finances If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment o...

Are you thinking about taking your  relationship   to the next level? Have you started talking to each other about marriage? Are you already engaged and planning your wedding? As you prepare for your future together,  our QLC counselors   are here to support and guide you toward a successful, satisfying marriage. Our premarital counseling typically is 3–6 sessions, depending on the needs of the couple. While there are common topics that we address in premarital counseling, the sessions will be tailored to your specific needs and goals. These are some of the areas that we’ll help you explore in premarital counseling: Emotional intimacy and connection Communication Love languages Conflict resolution Sexuality Finances Building Trust Childrearing Religion/Spirituality Relationships with In-laws Relationships with Friends Career and work-life Balance If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment or you’d like more information, please  contact us .