Tough Valentine’s Day
Are you still sad about how Valentine’s day went? Many couples who have grown distant from each other do feel that way. They wish somehow that on this day of days, they could have buried the past and felt close again. One or both of you may be because of a big or small disappointment or fight. You […]
Successful Until You Get Home
You’ve worked hard. You’ve made Partner or Director. Unfortunately your spouse is not quite so impressed. Long hours or travel have strained the bond with your beloved. Not looking up from your laptop (continue reading) Post by Jim Walkup
What Steps You Need to Take When Your Mate Discovers Your Cheating
Now that your partner has gotten your attention you’ll need to show good faith by taking action. Express remorse and listen without being defensive. Do not pretend that you don’t know what she’s talking about. If you can, acknowledge the truth and tell her your plans to end it. Any trying to hide the facts […]
How Will Seeing a Marriage Counselor Help?
Working with a marital therapist or relationship counselor will help you: -Create new positive patterns of interaction -Listen until your partner feels heard -De-escalate those repetitive destructive fights -Resolve conflicts in a win-win approach -Reclaim those activities that will help you feel close and alive -Plan a future together that feels promising and hopeful Click for: What […]
7 Must Have Marriage Saving Resolutions
Every couple needs to set their intentions to keep their relationship alive. Explore these below at different times and go to the linked articles for a fuller explanation. Listen to understand and appreciate, not to refute Expect individual differences and seek to understand, not always reconcile them Find your spouse as you leave home, […]
Learning a New Dance
When you begin your marriage counseling, you will be invited to identify the not so helpful dances that you tend to get stuck in. You may have noticed this happening when one or both of you are feeling tired, depressed or disconnected. These usually lead to extremely hurt feelings, staying up all night or one or both of you […]