Articles by: Sara Schapiro-Halberstam

The Rubber Band Effect

The Rubber Band Effect

There is something about the summer that makes us crave extra space. Maybe it’s the heat or the interest in outdoor camping and your partner… Read More ›

Emotional Intimacy + Physical Intimacy = Intimacy

Emotional Intimacy + Physical Intimacy = Intimacy

Relationships have 2 components that comprise the intimacy of the relationship: emotional intimacy and physical intimacy. Emotional intimacy is based on effective communication, sharing, and… Read More ›

Watch the Tower Fall: Our Acts of Self-Sabotage

Watch the Tower Fall: Our Acts of Self-Sabotage

Jackie is building a tower with blocks. I watch how she slowly places each block creating a taller and taller tower. Her breath is shallow… Read More ›

When Stranger-Danger is not enough

When Stranger-Danger is not enough

Stranger Danger  = “You are the boss of your body.” There is a common misconception that children are abused by strangers, hence the singsong “stranger-danger”.… Read More ›

What do the Terrible Two’s, Teenage Years, and a Mid-life Crisis Have in Common?

What do the Terrible Two’s, Teenage Years, and a Mid-life Crisis Have in Common?

We all have the need to be unique, because if we were not unique, we would struggle with understanding our purpose in the world. At… Read More ›

The Art of Masking

The Art of Masking

Hearing the word Purim immediately awakens images of costumes, masks, and makeup. While this is a time where we celebrate dressing up it is also… Read More ›

Happy Dieting

Happy Dieting

Oy vey! The diet talks again? Are you that person who has tried various different diets and tried everyone’s suggestions of the “best” way to… Read More ›

Bringing them together: Intimacy and Eroticism

Bringing them together: Intimacy and Eroticism

Bringing them together: Intimacy and Eroticism Marital and sex therapists often speak about the intriguing dynamics between intimacy and eroticism. Superficially, these two terms seem… Read More ›

Relationship Advice – The Triangular Theory of Love

Relationship Advice – The Triangular Theory of Love

By: Sara Schapiro-Halberstam, M.S. Relationships are complex. If you are in a relationship, you were once in a relationship, or your Facebook status says it’s complicated;… Read More ›

It’s Not Just Talk, It’s Real Talk – Parenting Advice

It’s Not Just Talk, It’s Real Talk – Parenting Advice

By: Sara Schapiro-Halberstam, M.S. Did you find yourself having a conversation with your child and he or she responds with one-syllable words such as yes, no,… Read More ›

How Being Confident Can Enhance Your Relationship

How Being Confident Can Enhance Your Relationship

By: Sara Schapiro-Halberstam, M.S. Distance and space are essential for creating sexual and erotic tension. Just as a burning fire needs space to burn, so do… Read More ›

3 Important Relationship Communication Tips

3 Important Relationship Communication Tips

By: Sara Schapiro-Halberstam, M.S. I am currently writing a research study on Jewish ultra-Orthodox marriages. In order to gather information on the subject I sent out… Read More ›

Why Did I Get Married To?

Why Did I Get Married To?

Why Did I Get Married To – By: Sara Schapiro-Halberstam, M.S. If I would ask you why you got married, your response will likely be the… Read More ›