In honor of Father’s Day, I thought I would write something for my guys. Long before college, I knew I wanted to be a couples’ therapist. I absolutely loved the idea of sitting in a room with two people who seemed so far away from one another and watching them get closer and closer. One…
I’m usually not a fan of Jay Z’s music; however, I was intrigued when the articles about 4:44 flooded my timeline. I had to check it out. What I found was the most honest, emotional, vulnerable Hip Hop track I’ve heard in a very long time. The lyrics reminded me of all of the partners who found themselves drowning in…
Knowing when to begin the process of finding a marriage counselor is an arduous task for some couples. Marital distress is exhausting and seemingly all consuming, but some couples assume it will get better over time. This is true for some, but not true for many others. Many marriages suffer unnecessarily because the couple waits so long to reach out. My experience with couples…
Sometimes, after couples have been together for a long time, they feel that the relationship gets stale. Date night (if you have it) is predictable and mundane. You have run out of things to talk about. You are existing but have yet to live that life you thought you would when you said “I do”. Marriage does not have to…
All hands on deck! I assume if you are reading this that your home is much like ours around this time of year. We struggle with coordinating open houses, supply lists, paperwork, clothes, shoes, new teachers, and bus routes, the list seems to never end. Lazy summer mornings are traded for pre-dawn wake-ups and 100-meter dashes to the…
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…
Relationship Blog Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC-SSpecialized Relationship Counselor at Reconnecting Columbus Rocking the Boat: Why Conflict is Important for the Health of Your Relationship As a relationship therapist, I’ve come to understand that the frequency of conflict is not the true measure of a relationship’s health or success. The Calm Becomes the Storm: Why…
Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC Not only is the holiday season a time of year filled with joy, love, and togetherness. For many couples, it can also be a challenging time when boundaries with in-laws are pushed and tested. When our in-laws do not respect the boundaries of our relationship or marriage, it is essential…
Written By: Danielle Culpepper, LPCC As the holiday season approaches, families are often filled with excitement and anticipation. However, amidst the joy, the increased stress and expectations can sometimes lead to conflicts. It’s essential for parents to recognize that conflict is a natural part of life and, when handled appropriately, can serve as a valuable…