What are the Toughest Years of Marriage?

What are the Toughest Years of Marriage?

The tricky thing about life is it’s hard to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to survive unforeseen circumstances. The future is distant, and things are going really well, so why bother?  One of the many perks of life is, resources exist to provide you with the...
What type of therapy is Best for Couples?

What type of therapy is Best for Couples?

You’ve decided it’s time to do something about your relationship. That’s a big step. But the moment you start researching couples therapy, you hit a wall of options—EFT, CBT, Gottman Method, Imago, narrative therapy, solution-focused… and suddenly you’re wondering if...
How to Treat Each Other with Respect

How to Treat Each Other with Respect

How do I treat my partner with respect? Why is it that when we get married or are in a relationship, we forget the common rules of respecting one another?  It’s easy to fall into this trap, so let this be a simple reminder of the rules. DO: Begin each day with a...
Micro-Cheating: Signs and What to Do About It

Micro-Cheating: Signs and What to Do About It

You’re trying something, a little experiment. Lately, he’s been glued to his phone. You see a smile playing at his lips… “What’s making you smile?” you ask. Immediately, as if you just electrocuted him, he snaps back to attention. “Nothing.” You know it’s not nothing....
What is it Like to be Married to Someone with ADHD?

What is it Like to be Married to Someone with ADHD?

First comes the frustration: damp towels abandoned on the bedroom carpet. Kitchen cabinet doors left open. The junk drawer expands to a second drawer, then a third.  They go from zero to frustrated faster than a Bugatti reaches top speed. Despite constant reminders,...