We have heard tropes and clichés about relationships since we were young. Watching friends turn into lovers, seeing the good girl and the rebel get together or a one-night stand turns into a relationship, and yearning for a happily-ever-after have … Read More
Communication is one of the most common reasons couples end up in a therapist’s office. Good communication is a vital part of a good marriage, and it plays a big part in keeping relationships together. On the reverse side, poor … Read More
We’d like our relationships to be perfect. That would be ideal, but not realistic. Looking for perfection in all things can cause stress, disappointment, and unrealistic expectations. Changing your perception of perfection will increase your chances of having the gift … Read More
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
Thinking of getting married to someone with children, and perhaps you are bringing children into the marriage as well? STOP! Read this first. Today, blended families are more the rule than the exception. But the divorce rate among second … Read More
In most relationships we hear things like: “He is not on the same page as I am.” In fact, in my book He Said She Said I Said, 7 Keys to Relationship Success, one client said that he didn’t even … Read More