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
Lots of people talk about how to get a healthy relationship. Getting one is easy but keeping one is the challenge. We can all be of a certain mindset when we are trying to get our needs met and please … Read More
There will come a time when the children are off to college or just going out on their own. Some parents will be happy to have their lives become less hectic; others will grieve that their child-raising years are over. … 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
The other day, I was talking with a client by phone. She was significantly upset by her husband’s behavior. She was at home recovering from a surgical procedure. Although she had the help of her mother and teenage children, what … Read More
How often does “I do” turn into “I don’t?” I am afraid to say that the answer is, “Too often.” Divorce is frequent and can occur multiple times for one individual. I don’t think anybody needs my wise counsel about … Read More