by Marci Zinke Durante | Sep 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
There comes a moment in some high-conflict relationships when the story that has been carefully constructed begins to fall apart. For a while, the story may seem convincing. There may be dramatic accusations, emotional claims, carefully selected details, and stories...
by Marci Zinke Durante | Aug 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Humility to Hold Two Truths: Dialectical Thinking, Nervous System Regulation, and Healthier Relationships Last night, I found myself thinking about humility. Not humility in the sense of making ourselves smaller, minimizing our accomplishments, or believing...
by Marci Zinke Durante | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you love someone with Cluster B personality traits, you have probably asked yourself a painful question: “Why can’t they see what they’re doing?” Perhaps every disagreement somehow becomes your fault. Conversations leave you questioning your...
by Marci Zinke Durante | Jul 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Stories Jealousy Creates One of the most powerful things about jealousy is that it does not simply create a feeling—it creates a narrative. Our brains are wired to search for meaning. When we feel threatened, rejected, overlooked, or insecure, our minds attempt to...
by Marci Zinke Durante | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
There are losses we expect: a death, a divorce, a breakup. Then some losses have no clear ending. The person who betrayed you is still alive. They may still call, show up at family gatherings, text on holidays, or exist in the same circles as you. Yet the relationship...
by Marci Zinke Durante | Jul 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
In healthy co-parenting relationships, the adults recognize that every stable, loving adult in a child’s life has the potential to positively influence that child. They may not always agree, but their focus remains where it belongs: on raising emotionally...
