If you feel like your relationship is falling apart you have two choices: The first is to ignore what’s happening, cross your fingers and hope it gets better. The second is to go to couple’s counseling. These decisions are not created equally, however. One leads to a...
We all know that seeing a couples counselor is the way to go when your relationship is rocky. However, there’s more to it than that: all therapists are not created equal, and it’s important to find someone you mesh with—someone you both feel comfortable around, and...
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...
Can you guess the main reason couples who’d benefit from therapy never go? The answer is, fear. Fear of being vulnerable, fear of opening up, fear of the unknown, the list goes on and on. Now, fear is a worthy excuse. However, the cost of skipping therapy due to...
Opposites really do attract, and when introverts and extroverts form a relationship, these differences can become glaringly apparent. But, not to worry. With a little communication and compromise, this union can be as harmonious as yin and yang, balancing each end of...
When you learn to communicate effectively, it is a superpower. It’s also attainable—the problem is it’s not something most people are taught. Good communication begins by first identifying your feelings, then expressing them in a way that ensures they’re heard and...
