If you’re anything like me, you may have read into your partner’s behaviors once or twice (or a few dozen times) during the course of your relationship. Was that text cold? Are they acting distant? Communication, though seemingly simple, can feel like the most difficult. Telling your partner what you want more of — and them telling you — is often easier said than done. So, how do the most successful couples do it? Madeline Cooper, a New York City based social worker and sex therapist, is here to deliver answers.
Madeline specializes in talk therapy with people who are less than satisfied with aspects of their sexual experiences. A major part of her job is to help couples and individuals become more comfortable talking about sexuality and gender identity by normalizing her clients experiences and helping them think about their sexual health in new and informative ways. Through her experience, open mindedness, and extensive expertise, Madeline reveals six things that couples in healthy relationships do, and what you should consider as well.