You and your partner are arguing again. You might be wondering if it is time to go to relationship counseling. After all, every relationship has ups and downs, and it is a big step to go to counseling. When you are having problems, it is easy to wait to see if things...
Dealing with an emotionally explosive spouse is not easy. One minute you’re fine and you feel like you know your partner, the next, you feel like you’re married to a stranger. While every marriage has its ups and downs, emotional explosions and angry outbursts really...
Are You Always Shouting and Reacting? Does it feel like you are less interacting and more overreacting? Want to be a better communicator? Communication can be tough for many of us, especially when our emotions are involved. What gets in the way? Communication is...
Substance abuse can wreak havoc on a marriage. Has it brought yours to the brink of total collapse? Have you given up trying to figure out how to help your spouse break free from substance abuse? Is your life so chaotic that you’ve contemplated divorce? Are you sure...
I was very pleased to be one of the featured experts in a “Best Marriage Advice by 75 Experts for a Rock Solid Relationship” article on Marriage.com. “Every marriage has a share of highs and lows. While there is no trouble getting through the...
Passive aggressive, just like many other psychiatric terms, has become a label used in everyday speech. Unfortunately, that means it often gets stamped onto behavior that isn’t at all passive aggressive, and it loses its meaning. But passive aggressive behavior is a...
