Wondering about reconnecting after your children are grown and where to start? Renewing the intimacy in your marriage after the kids have grown up is challenging for most couples. You’ve been focused on the kids and family for ages, and suddenly you are alone together for the first time in years. Feeling distant? It’s not […] Read more…
Poor communication is one of the main stressors on any relationship. Sometimes the simplest of messages can be misunderstood, causing hurt, resentment or in some cases leading to a full-on argument. Couples counseling, also known as marriage therapy or relationship counseling, focuses on teaching the skills of good communication. Discover below the five communication lessons you […] Read more…
Even the most healthy, loving relationships are likely to hit roadblocks from time to time, and often these roadblocks are too big to navigate on your own. If marital problems turn into recurring fights and resentments, you might start to ask yourself “are we going to make it?” The answer to this question may lie […] Read more…
A happy, healthy relationship doesn’t just happen. Sure, some couples seem to have it all, but in reality, every couple, has to work hard to have a good relationship. The truth is, every person is different, so there is no one formula for the idyllic marriage. And in all honesty, ‘idyllic’ is not something you […] Read more…
Many marriage therapists and couple counselors agree that infidelity is one of the leading causes of failed marriages. This article is an insight into infidelity: who cheats and why? Infidelity tears apart the trust that ought to be the foundation of the relationship, causing feelings of anger, insecurity, self-doubt and inadequacy that some couples never […] Read more…
Couples counseling isn’t just for fixing existing problems. In fact, addressing potential issues before they start is one key to a happy marriage. Relationship therapy can help you avoid potential problems before they ever occur, and also help you and your partner develop the five habits of happy couples. If you take some time to think about […] Read more…
What’s the very best gift to give my partner, and not just for Valentine Day? Well, a love letter of course. A heart-felt, descriptive, and vulnerable love letter infuses both the sender and receiver with the feelings of love, appreciation, understanding, and passion. Obviously there’s no one way to write a love letter, but if you […] Read more…