If you really think about it, when you are in a difficult conversation with your partner or spouse are you listening to understand and learn or are you listening to respond? If you’re being truthful you probably said “listening to
Are you inadvertently sabotaging your relationship with faulty thoughts and beliefs. Thinking traps like these can keep you from having the marriage you truly want. The good news is you can do something to change this. Here are 3 common
Why Avoiding Conflict Is Bad for Your Marriage and what to do about it. Let’s face it nobody really likes conflict but it’s a natural part of life that we all have to deal with. The absence of conflict while
Searching for a marriage counselor can be a time-consuming and overwhelming task. With so many therapists to choose from, it’s hard to know what the right choice is. Most couples seeking help for their relationship will start by doing a
Somewhere along the way, we got the message that marriage is supposed to be easy and love will conquer all. Unfortunately, if you go into marriage believing this, you will undoubtedly be disappointed and disillusioned. You may not be prepared
It’s easy to fall into the trap of some popular yet misleading modern marriage myths. Unfortunately, these myths often distort the reality of what a marriage really is and what it can be. By believing so many marriage myths, you
Even strong, happy couples argue and disagree about things. No relationship is perfect. But, it’s how couples deal with those disagreements that can make a difference. Unsurprisingly, people don’t get into relationships looking forward to disagreements, but they’re bound to
We go into marriage with the promise of lasting love and hope for a storybook romance. It’s a time of excitement and joy about your future life together and the dreams you share. Few couples, however, really understand what it
The most common complaint couples have when they come to therapy is by far the same. We can’t communicate! The truth is, communication is not easy. Repeatedly engaging in unhelpful and ineffective communication patterns hurts relationships. Partners feel unheard, misunderstood,
4 Keys to Get the Most From Your Couples Counseling Marriage counseling is an investment in your most important relationship. There’s a lot at stake, and you’ll want to get the most you can from it. If this is your