Most magazine articles, blogs and movies are dedicated to romance. You can learn 1,001 ways to seduce in bed, reconnect with your spouse and have more relationship satisfaction just from watching TV or surfing the internet. But what about tips on being single? What are you supposed to do when your relationship is over and you… Continue Reading
We all deserve to take a break from the everyday stresses. You spend the whole year working hard and longing for those 2 weeks off to let your hair down. I don’t have to tell you how good vacations are, you already know. What you might not know is that sometimes you (and your spouse)… Continue Reading
Regardless of whether you were married for 5 months or 50 years, getting a divorce is always painful. Feeling the the loss of what could have been and a life together never feels good. Because divorce is hard, the end of your partnership should be honored with as much time as you need to heal.… Continue Reading
The beginning of any relationship is a lot like a summer romance – there aren’t enough hours in a day to soak up on the others presence. You want to be around each other all the time and every little detail can be an amazing surprise. But after many years of companionship you just don’t… Continue Reading
For many people summer means getting together with family and friends, having fun in the sun, and vacation time. When your personal life is aligned with your expectations you have a great summer. However, when your relationship is troubled summer feels like long days of problems. It’s hard to stay positive when communication is not effective,… Continue Reading
A very common complaint that brings couples to counseling is wanting to know how to communicate better and fight fair. Couples always want to discuss an issue in an assertive way that allows both partners to feel understood and validated without it ending up in some big fight. Sounds awesome, doesn’t it? Well, it is in your… Continue Reading
Mother’s Day is around the corner and we all have someone special in our lives we want to celebrate. Whether you and your partner have human children, furry babies or a turtle your partner plays the role of mommy to them and you appreciate her for that. The stores are full of special offers and… Continue Reading
When we first meet our spouse it is almost impossible to be apart. We want to spend every free time together and every decision is about making them happy as they make us happy. Fast-forward a few years into married life. Then, add 3 kids, 2 dogs and a mortgage to the mix and what… Continue Reading
Marriages start with a lot of expectations, dreams and plans. We usually fall in love with the person that makes us laugh, holds our hand through tough times and share our vision for the future. But things change with time, as they should – and it is not always a good change. All of the… Continue Reading
Extramarital affairs drive many couples to therapy, if not to divorce. Marriage is hard enough to maintain without outsiders interfering. It is no small thing when you find out your spouse has been unfaithful and it takes courage to try and work through it. While extramarital affairs are as old as time, with new technology… Continue Reading