Many people who come to therapy cite frustration with their partner as one of the major issues they face. This frustration almost always stems from unmet expectations. Expectations play a huge role in relationship satisfaction - and in life. Couples who are frustrated...
Even happily married couples can hit obstacles along the way. When this happens, couples can either go it alone and try to work through their issues themselves, or they can seek the guidance of a trained and experienced marriage counselor. While some couples believe...
According to recent census data, more than half of people aged 18 to 24 years old live with their parents. Roughly 13% of adults ages 25 to 35 do as well. While many of these are hard-working individuals trying to save money to pay off school loans, buy a house, or...
Watching someone you care about suffer with grief and loss can feel helpless. For many of us, we don’t know what to say or we fear we may say the wrong thing, so we don’t say anything at all. Maybe we assume they just want to be left alone because it’s what we would...
Relationships can only be healthy when both people have the space to be themselves and maintain their personal integrity. If you don't know how to set healthy boundaries, you will find yourself in unhappy relationships with people who do not respect you. Not sure if...
Do you find you accept responsibility for a loved one's emotions or actions? Are you constantly trying to please others? Do you neglect your own needs and have difficulty setting realistic personal boundaries? Do you often feel resentful, yet have difficulty stepping...
Thanks to TV and movies, many couples have been led to believe the secret to reconnecting and rekindling the passion is through a cruise, luxury cars or jewelry. But the reality is, once there’s a disconnect between partners, gifts and vacations simply don’t cut it....
Ever wondered why some marriages last decades and others can barely make it a year? Why do some couples thrive and grow together while others crash and burn? Because they know the keys to a happy marriage. The secret? There are three secrets actually; three keys to a...
Countless studies concur the number one reason for divorce is poor communication. Beyond having different communication styles, issues often arise when both partners are not comfortable talking about their feelings. The good news? Talking about feelings is not...