It almost seems counter intuitive, right? You’re madly in love, have found the perfect person – your soulmate! – counseling is the furthest thing from your mind. It’s hard to foresee problems occurring in the future. Especially when everything is going well and you’re...
“I’ll never do that to my kids,” or “I grew up with nothing. My kids are going to have everything.” There are certain things we are adamant about. Things we will or won’t do. These often stem from how we were affected by something in our own upbringing. As parents,...
It’s a beautiful sunny day. You’re relaxed, lost in a daydream as you walk your dog through your neighborhood. All of a sudden, two pit bulls come out of nowhere. Your poor lab is defenseless as the other dogs lunge, and tear at his neck. As a result, he’s on his...
Your partner pauses, then asks, “uh, what are your thoughts on having an open relationship?” A quick Google search cues you in. An open relationship is one in which both partners consent to have sex with others, outside of the relationship. From swingers, where the...
You’re the best version of yourself. Maybe, you have a few (or more) regrets. But rather than ruminate over your past, you chose to learn from it instead. With age comes wisdom and clarity. When you learn to listen to yourself, you are able to give yourself the best...