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Couples tend to think they cannot find the time to go on dates with their partner. When we fall into the routine of everyday living, we...

As a therapist who works primarily with couples, I see that time and time again, each individual longs for connection, love, and to be...

Marriage is a beautiful union of two individuals who come together to share their lives, dreams, and aspirations. While it's a journey...

A fun fact about me is that I am an avid reader. In almost every book I pick up, there is a consistent basic plotline: the protagonist...

In the realm of relationships, anxiety can often be an unwelcome guest, quietly wreaking havoc on our emotional well-being and the...

The importance of learning about others is to better anticipate how certain events will trigger various responses. Once we have learned the

There are tons of books, videos, and blogs that talk about communication being a key aspect of building relationships and they are...

I have written in previous blogs regarding the phrase, “I love you, but I’m not in love with you.” Unfortunately, this is often said when...

The bottom line of relationships comes down to ensuring that your partner knows that they matter to you.  At the beginning of a...

You often hear that communication in any relationship is key.  There are many resources out there on how to communicate along with some...

We have nothing in common anymore! I often hear phrases like that from clients.  I hear this from people who have been in short-term...

I often hear statements from one partner that they love the other person, but that they are not “in love” with them. Really, I hear this...

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,...

We often have trouble communicating in relationships regardless of the type of relationship.  This is more so in a couple’s environment...

It’s never too early or too late to pursue marriage counseling Yes, sometimes people are going to be in counseling for more obvious...

Halloween is behind us, which means we are rapidly approaching the holiday season. The season comes with so much: family gatherings,...

Just Call It is important not underestimate the power of a well-meaning phone call. Sit down this season and generate a list of missed...

“Codependents often report that they don’t know who they are.” – Pia Mellody Author and speaker, Pia Mellody, maps out several...

And I also struggle. I am no stranger to fear and worry and anxiety. For years I was told things like “just trust God more” and “worry is...

Unprecedented stressors The other day, the price of oil broke a historic record (and not in a good way). For the first time in history,...