The couples of the world unite! On National Spouses Day, couples can celebrate their love for each other and their partners. In addition to cheering on your favorite couples, you can enjoy fun activities or gift-giving. But first, let’s talk … Read More
I have come to believe that there are certain qualities in most good relationships. Having these qualities doesn’t guarantee that your relationship will stand the test of time, but these can be a good yardstick for measuring the authenticity (and … 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
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
It is not an easy task to deal with adultery in a marriage. An affair is such a violation of trust and yet so many people are faced with this ordeal. There are books, articles, and blogs written on this … Read More
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