Blog Articles by Dr. Nima

Many women I’ve worked with — CEOs, executives, coaches, and entrepreneurs — have told me some version of this same story. “I know I should set boundaries... but in the moment, I just can’t seem to do it.” They’ve read the books.They’ve taken the leadership...

A while ago, I sat with a group of high-achieving women — CEOs, coaches, executives, and entrepreneurs — women who had built incredible careers. Before long, I started to hear questions I didn’t expect. “Why do I still feel like I have to prove myself, no matter what...

If there was one thing I wished more people  struggling with conflict in relationships understood,   it’s this:   IT’S NEVER ABOUT WHAT IT’S ABOUT. The disagreement?  It’s only the tip of the iceberg. What’s really happening is something much deeper— a projection,...

This is is a message only for menwho are wanting to repair with their partnersafter having an affair. After a session with a client yesterday on that healing path,I was inspired to share this. If you can relate— see if this resonates with you: Now— let’s be real,...

Enmeshment is one of the most misunderstood relationship dynamics. At first glance, it looks like deep closeness, devotion, or even unconditional love. But beneath the surface, it suffocates intimacy, fuels resentment, and keeps both partners emotionally trapped. And...

As a guide who’s helped hundreds of couples heal the anxious-avoidant dance,there’s a painful pattern I see come up again and again. It shows up when a mom,exhausted and stretched thin,says “no” to intimacy because she’s just too tired. It’s understandable.Between...

There’s a hidden cost to seeking approval. It seems innocent at first. You want to make sure you’re making the right decision, that no one is upset, and that the people closest to yousupport your choices. But notice what happens when that approval doesn’t come. If...

I used to be so sure I knew why relationships crumble. Communication issues.mismatch of values.The wrong partner.A lack of magnetism. That’s what I told myself as I jumped from relationship to relationship, wondering why I kept ending up in the same cycles of...

Everyone talks about finding the right person,But what if the real story isn't about who we're choosing—it's about why we keep choosing them?See if this resonates: You start out feeling alive, magnetic, and in sync—only for things to spiral into power struggles,...