Let’s face it. Most of us avoid the difficult conversations with our partners because we don’t want it to start another fight. Soon, we find ourselves doing a cost-benefit analysis. Is the desired outcome worth the cost of an argument today? Some days, we feel brave and start the conversation while bracing ourselves for the emotional consequences. Other…
Feel like you are in a tug-of-war for your lover’s heart? One of the biggest challenges couples face is the over-involvement of family members in the committed relationship. The trouble comes when a relationship with family members is unhealthy and creates discord between lovers. Many couples come into therapy wanting to work on the relationship between them, but neglect to invite one key participant: this third person. For readability, I will use the term…
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….
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.
One of the hardest things for couples who are trying to recover from infidelity to understand is the need for conflict in order to heal. Many couples take the constant conflict as a sign that they are not doing well or have “unhealthy” patterns. This could be the case, but the presence of conflict does not signal…
Your morning routine shouldn’t feel like another high-stakes project. For many power couples, the morning isn’t just about getting out the door; it’s a strategic launch into a demanding day. The stress starts early, and if one partner feels like they’re the sole project manager of the household, the chaos can feel like a personal…