Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC The holiday season is a time filled with traditions, memories, and meaningful moments. For newly married couples, it presents a unique opportunity to create shared meaning and establish new traditions together. “Shared Meaning” as defined by Dr. John Gottman, simply when couples move from “Me” to “We”. Shared Meaning is…
Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC In the intricate dance of relationships, the dynamics between spouses and their in-laws can sometimes become a challenging waltz. When faced with disrespectful in-laws and the added complexity of a partner who doesn’t provide the support you need, it can feel like a storm brewing on the horizon. However, it’s…
Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC Do you ever find yourself feeling emotionally overwhelmed during an argument? Even if the argument seems minor? What about feeling frustrated when your partner just can’t quite understand how you feel? Relationships are an intricate dance, and conflict is an inevitable partner. Whether it’s a disagreement over finances, parenting styles,…
Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC In the world of relationships, there exists a common misconception: the idea that the absence of conflict equates to a healthy partnership. Many couples proudly proclaim, “We never fight” as a showcase of the strength of their bond. However, as a relationship therapist, I’ve come to understand that the frequency…
Many times, couples find it difficult to be intimate in their relationship. Between work, kids, family, and other activities, there is not much time or energy left for love. Here are 3 things you can do today to rekindle the spark you are missing. Touch Her Touch Her Heart- That is right, we are talking about romance. You MUST continue to pursue your partner….
When an affair is discovered, a relationship is changed forever. Two people are grieving different things at different times and the world seems to go into a tailspin. Partners who have the affair have their own list of challenges and I will reserve those challenges for another post. This post is about how the very identity…
An affair does not automatically mean that a marriage or relationship is over. Many times people who love their spouses find themselves in situations they never thought they would be in. A friendly co-worker, a Facebook friend, an ex-lover, or a complete stranger can be the temptation that threatens to destroy your marriage. Many partners who have cheated are…
Couples attempting to restore their relationships in the wake of an affair experience a swarm of emotions. One minute, they are enemies; the next, they are starving for intimacy and connection. The relationship has changed, and no one seems to know how to get through it. The whole world seems different, and yet, it just keeps going…
Doesn’t all couples’ therapy cover infidelity (affair) recovery? The short answer is… no. Being in relationship counseling does not automatically mean infidelity recovery. Very often, couples come to counseling to improve their relationship, but do not disclose previous betrayals. They may come asking for assistance with communication or managing conflict. Many couples believe that they have “gotten over”…
The holiday season can be a time for connection and renewal if we are intentional about putting effort toward improving the relationship at home.