It all comes down to the basics: Communication I have counseled couples for over 15 years and found that every one of them said Communication was their problem. Last night I attended a book club meeting and was asked what … Read More
It is not surprising that many blended families don’t make it and end up in yet another divorce. Relationships are difficult in general but harder when there are children and challenging exes. These factors add new tension to family dynamics. … Read More
Blended families are unique in many respects. Some say they are the family of the future, and that likelihood is probably pretty much on target. Today we see many dating sites for parents without partners, either from a widow or … Read More
Have you ever thought about marriage counseling and wondered if coaching might be a better option? Let’s explore the difference between counseling vs coaching. In today’s world, many things have changed since our parents’ and grandparents’ generations. Relationships have taken … Read More
Some of you may remember the song “McArthur Park” from the psychedelic 1960s and redone again in 1978 by Donna Summer. It was written by Jimmy Webb and originally sung by Richard Harris. The singer tells the listeners that he … Read More
When I am doing couples counseling, I am often reminded of how different the mindset between women and men are. It is one of the reasons communication between the sexes is so challenging. Every day I run into this fact … Read More