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The LATE Man – Adult Men as “Lost Angry Teens” October 19, 2010 . 19 Comments
Why do so many men sabotage relationships and careers? Current cultural stereotypes of men range from bumbling incompetence to aggressive, macho insensitivity. I’ve worked with men in ... Read More
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The Three-Part Relationship: Yours, Mine, and Ours October 6, 2010 . 5 Comments
It might seem absurd or counterintuitive to think of a two-person relationship as consisting of three parts. So why would someone suggest you consider it? As a couple’s specialist, I ... Read More
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After the Affair: Should I Stay or Should I Go? September 19, 2010 . 14 Comments
One of the most arduous decisions you may ever have to make is whether to stay married to someone who has cheated on you. For many people, the decision to not stay in the marriage is pretty ... Read More
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How to Create a Strong, Satisfying Relationship September 3, 2010 . 8 Comments
Slow down and listen. When we communicate, sometimes we ignore what our partner is saying. Instead of focusing on our partner, our thoughts are consumed with what we plan to say next. ... Read More
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Communication Modes: The Benefits of Being Assertive August 23, 2010 . 8 Comments
When we relate to others, there are three modes we can utilize. However, most of us probably predominantly behave and communicate in one of these modes. Submissive mode is a way of communicating ... Read More
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Social Networking and Sex Addiction Challenges August 12, 2010 . 12 Comments
Social Networking is a great way to connect with so many individuals! It connects you with your family, friends from the past, current friends, and even allows you to make new friends. ... Read More
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Six Tips to Make Marriage and Couples Counseling Work July 23, 2010 . 26 Comments
What can you do to improve the chances that couples therapy is worth the time and money you put into it? In other words, what makes marriage counseling work? With the help of a skilled ... Read More
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Relationships and the Importance of Reciprocity July 12, 2010 . 21 Comments
Most of us do not consciously think about reciprocity in our intimate relationships. When we do, we might say, “Of course it is important.” Like the Golden Rule, we recognize ... Read More
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Can a Trial Separation (In the Same House) Help Your Marriage? June 23, 2010 . 9 Comments
Are you tired of intense and destructive marital arguing and want it to stop? Do you need some space to think about things more clearly? Are you thinking about a separation but are not ... Read More
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Partners of Unemployed People: Take Care of Yourself May 19, 2010 . 331 Comments
Unemployment is a downright monster. Most often, we see a lot of support for the unemployed person who is building his or her resume, interviewing, networking, staying busy, and being positive. ... Read More
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Compromise in Couples: What Gets in the Way? May 18, 2010 . 3 Comments
Lots of people hope for compromise in their relationship. Compromise is great when it happens; there is an easy flow, and both partners feel happy with the results. Nobody feels like they ... Read More
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Communication and Arguments: “Being Right” vs. “Being in a Relationship” April 29, 2010 . 3 Comments
Fighting verbally is an integral part of any relationship. Put at least two people together in the same place for a long period of time, and they’ll fight eventually. If someone tells ... Read More