Blending families not only create challenges that are unique, but are quite overwhelming. Consider these comments, for example: “I had hoped to win my stepchild’s affection and approval with lots of love and attention. But after many years I still have not...
You may be surprised to know that most communication is non-verbal, and when it is verbal, often, it’s indirect: Most of us aren’t great at asking for what we want. This is why understanding a bid for connection is so, so, important. A bid for what, exactly? You may...
What are my rights in relationships? I have been talking to quite a few clients lately who describe their relationship as “verbally abusive.” Previously, I wrote a blog on what a verbally abusive relationship looks like, in case you are wondering. Many...
It’s been a rough week. You’re unsure about the future of your new position—there are rumblings of budget cuts—and some are worried about being let go. I’ll get a pizza and a bottle of wine on the way home, you think, it’ll be a nice cozy evening with my boyfriend...
You’ve tried, lord have you tried! The answer is either a hard “no,” or it’s some other vague excuse. The fact is, women tend to be much more open to the prospect of couples counseling than men. So, what should you do when you know your relationship is becoming...
Asserting your needs in a relationship can feel so challenging that often, people just don’t. Or, they’ll ask for what they want, but never enforce any type of consequence or set a boundary when their request is dismissed. Distinguishing the difference...
