When emotions are running high and you and your partner are in the heat of the moment, it is extremely difficult to stop yourself. You may want to stop talking all together and go take cover, you may want to run him or her over with harsh words and yelling, or something else aggressive. I […]
Your Partner Will Listen If You Express the Right Emotions!
Have you ever been talking about a fight and gotten so tired of the conversation going in circles that you’d rather just go back to all-out brawling?! Most couples have. Following very common conflicts, it’s natural to want to prove your point, express yourself, and – as ALL of the couples who work with us […]
How to Apologize after a Fight
We all know it is NOT easy to say you’re sorry. Couples therapy tends to be a safer place to express wrongdoing and to forgive, but even during a session reaching this type of vulnerability is really challenging for most people. We’re all human! It’s just not easy to put fear or anger aside and […]
Ignite a Spark: Simple Ways to Connect
Holiday season is upon us, making spending uninterrupted time together even more challenging. Sometimes it really does feel impossible. Let me be the first (or tenth!) to tell you – you have to MAKE it happen. It’s not easy, and it’s not going to happen naturally, as you know. If you feel a desire to […]
How to Use Criticism to Your Benefit
Do you get defensive when your spouse speaks? Do you wonder if you’re being too critical in your relationships? Criticism is absolutely INEVITABLE in relationships – whether married or not. It is born from a normal, natural drive that lives inside of all of us that makes us want people to do things our way. […]
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