Michelle Morris, LPC — Answers https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers Articles and podcast interviews on Imago couples therapy, attachment, trauma, and the science of lasting connection — by Michelle Morris, LPC. en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/what-makes-a-good-life https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/what-makes-a-good-life Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Robert Waldinger shares findings from the 75-year Harvard Study of Adult Development — the clearest predictor of a happy, healthy life isn't wealth or fame. It's the quality of our relationships. Breaking the Conflict Cycle: Why You Keep Having the Same Fight https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/breaking-the-conflict-cycle https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/breaking-the-conflict-cycle Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT That recurring argument isn't about dishes or money — it's about deeper patterns. Learn how to exit the loop and finally move forward. Vulnerability Is Not Weakness: Why Reluctance to Be Present Harms Your Relationships https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/vulnerability-is-not-weakness https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/vulnerability-is-not-weakness Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT Holding back the most honest parts of yourself prevents genuine connection. Learn why embracing vulnerability creates the spark you're looking for. Your Brain's Operating System: How Childhood Wiring Controls Adult Relationships https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/brains-operating-system https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/brains-operating-system Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT Your brain runs on habitual, no-brainer behaviors programmed in childhood. Learn how to recognize and reprogram your relational patterns. Are You Ready to Rip the Band-Aid Off? Moving Past Comfortable Dysfunction https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/rip-the-bandaid-off https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/rip-the-bandaid-off Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT Change won't come by osmosis. Discover why short-term discomfort leads to long-term relational health and genuine connection. Childhood Trauma Is Not Always Abuse: Recognizing Different Levels of Emotional Wounds https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/childhood-trauma-not-always-abuse https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/childhood-trauma-not-always-abuse Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT Trauma is indicated on many different levels. Understanding that your childhood wounds don't require abuse to be valid is the first step to healing. Stop Making Assumptions: The Biggest Problem in Couples Therapy https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/stop-making-assumptions https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/stop-making-assumptions Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT Assumptions are the silent killer of communication. Learn why being present and asking direct questions transforms relationships. Untangling Your Attachment Style — Behind the Swipe Podcast https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/untangling-your-attachment-style https://michellemorrislpc.com/answers/untangling-your-attachment-style Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT Michelle joins Hoyt Prisock on the Behind the Swipe podcast to explore how our earliest bonds influence our pursuit of love and connection.