This title sounds weird, doesn’t it? Especially coming from a marriage counselor. Often clients call on me to save their marriage and fix what is wrong. It occurred to me that using that word, fix, is about as productive as … Read More
Every year, we make New Year’s resolutions. It’s almost as big a tradition as the holidays itself. Another year is just beginning. Why not make this one different? Take a leap and don’t make a resolution—instead, make a commitment. A … Read More
I recently saw the movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. I wasn’t really expecting to see a story about forgiveness. Of course, I had seen “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” as a child. Many of us have had that pleasure. But … Read More
I am all for blending subsequent marriages. There are many positives to be gained. Of course, sometimes it is just not possible. For example, your husband or wife may have kids from a past marriage who are unwilling or unable … Read More
So many times, we hear that relationships are work. This statement often turns couples off who come to counseling because they do not want to hear that truth. As M. Scott Peck noted in his book The Road Less Traveled, … Read More
Communication is our lifeline, much like a life preserver to a drowning person. Without it, we are bereft. It is definitely a learned skill, but unfortunately, not many efforts have been made to teach it. It is more or less … Read More