Relationship Solutions Blog

Insights, advice, and support from

Rick Martin, RLT Therapist

Welcome to the Relationship Solutions Blog, where you can find expert insights, advice, and support on various topics related to relationships. As a licensed RLT therapist, I'll be sharing my personal experiences and knowledge gained over the years to support individuals and couples looking for guidance, from navigating challenges in singlehood, marriage, and divorce, to managing blended families and step-parenting. The articles on this blog will provide practical strategies, tools, and techniques to help you build stronger and healthier relationships, enhance communication skills, and work towards a more fulfilling life.

Recently added Articles


A stepparent stands apart while a biological parent engages with their children, capturing the emoti
By Rick Martin July 27, 2025
You love your partner—but don’t feel part of the family. Learn how to navigate stepfamily dynamics with honesty, boundaries, and relational maturity.
A couple sits silently in the same room, facing away from each other, lost in separate worlds—captur
By Rick Martin July 27, 2025
You’re not fighting, but you’re not connecting either. Learn how to shift out of roommate mode and rebuild emotional intimacy.
A young couple sits on a couch mid-argument, each expressing frustration with raised hands and tense
By Rick Martin July 27, 2025
A young couple sits on a couch mid-argument, each expressing frustration with raised hands and tense faces, capturing the difficulty of real relational communication.
A dark storm front approaches over a quiet landscape, symbolizing the emotional impact of infidelity
By Rick Martin July 27, 2025
Infidelity breaks trust—but the question “Why did you cheat?” may do even more harm. Learn what to ask instead and how to begin rebuilding.

Archived Articles

A stepparent stands apart while a biological parent engages with their children, capturing the emoti
By Rick Martin July 27, 2025
You love your partner—but don’t feel part of the family. Learn how to navigate stepfamily dynamics with honesty, boundaries, and relational maturity.
A couple sits silently in the same room, facing away from each other, lost in separate worlds—captur
By Rick Martin July 27, 2025
You’re not fighting, but you’re not connecting either. Learn how to shift out of roommate mode and rebuild emotional intimacy.
A young couple sits on a couch mid-argument, each expressing frustration with raised hands and tense
By Rick Martin July 27, 2025
A young couple sits on a couch mid-argument, each expressing frustration with raised hands and tense faces, capturing the difficulty of real relational communication.
A dark storm front approaches over a quiet landscape, symbolizing the emotional impact of infidelity
By Rick Martin July 27, 2025
Infidelity breaks trust—but the question “Why did you cheat?” may do even more harm. Learn what to ask instead and how to begin rebuilding.