The Biggest Challenges After The Betrayal Of Infidelity
After You Find Out… Your partner has revealed all of the details. You’ve received daily apologies. Yes, your partner has owned the responsibility for breaking your trust. The two of you are working hard to find ways to communicate and understand what caring about the other means. But there’s one problem. While you may […]
21 “Must Know” Questions & Answers To Build Trust After Cheating As You Try To Overcome Infidelity
Discovering your partner has been cheating in an extramarital affair will rock your marriage. If you’re looking for ways to overcome infidelity and rebuild trust, here’s a list of questions and answers. Exploring them will help you explore what healthy couples have done to heal their pain and move on with their lives. Surviving infidelity […]
If You’re Hesitant about Walking Down the Aisle, Read This
Do you wonder if your wedding plans are a mistake? Have you considered premarital counseling? A recent article in the NY Times delineates ways to help you think this out. You need to differentiate normal anxiety about getting married from danger signals that merit careful attention. You may have a nagging feeling of knowing that this […]
Are These Your Concerns?
These concerns are some of the best ones to really explore in therapy. Do you want to communicate better? Do your arguments spiral out of control? Are you sad about the distance that has grown between you? Do you feel your partner simply does not “get you?” Do you sometimes wonder if your partner simply […]
“In a State of Meaningful Closeness Each of You Will Feel Fully Alive”- Dr. Jim
To forge a passionate long-term relationship, you will need more than love. Meaningful closeness springs from a couple being intentional in their use of time with each other. Skills in communication, conflict resolution, and envisioning the future together will open the door to a profound sense of intimacy. Seven Ingredients of Meaningful Closeness (Click) Six […]
Not Just Quality Time But How Much?
You’ve often heard it said, that it’s not the amount of time you spend with your spouse but whether or not it’s quality time. Let me suggest that the amount of time counts equally. I have couples who come in for a marriage counseling session who look at each other and admit that they have […]