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
Communication is our lifeline, much like a life preserver is to a drowning person. Without it, we are bereft. It is a learned skill, but unfortunately, not many efforts have been made to teach it. It is more or less … 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
Every year, we make New Year’s resolutions. It’s almost as big a tradition as the holidays themselves. 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