There is more to listening though, than just being aware of your blocks. What are the steps to listening well? 1. Stop what you are doing, face the person, become present and then listen. This means you have to stop typing on the computer, balancing your checkbook,...
When couples undergo therapy together, they all have the same goal. They’re looking for something that works, something that addresses the challenges they’re currently facing. Yet no one benefits from a one-size-fits-all approach. In order to effectively treat...
What kind of relationship advice were you given? Most of us were not taught anything, and others received really, just… bad advice. Women especially got an extensive list of how to be desirable to a man—as if the goal is to just snag any Tom, Dick or Harry that...
Does it sometimes feel like your spouse is from another planet? That the two of you speak totally different languages? That’s actually not so far from the truth. People of all genders communicate in different ways. To remedy communication problems, those differences...
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...
