Couples Counseling

You’ve heard about the benefits of couples therapy and you know that it can help. Perhaps, the relationship between yourself and your partner isn’t where you would like it to be. Things feel off, and it’s been hard to really communicate with each other. In fact, there may have been times when discussions have quickly turned…

It’s been a long day at work and you’re exhausted. You just want to relax after a stressful day in a job that you don’t really like. In fact, you’re jealous of your partner who gets to stay home with the kids and does not have to deal with work. On the flip side, your partner…

Imagine that you and your partner are in the woods. But instead of walking side-by-side down the same trail together you are both separated. You are trying to find each other as a thick fog rolls in. You step blindly ahead, grasping at what you hope is your partner. Not surprisingly, you may both be frustrated,…

If you were asked to define your relationship, what would you say? Keep in mind that your answer is for your ears only. So be as honest as possible. Would you toss out a few generic comments saying everything was fine and dandy? Or would you actually be able to define your relationship accurately by…

It’s safe to say that most individuals are on the lookout for the perfect partner. By perfect partner, I mean perfect for them to marry rather than simply perfect for marriage. There is a trending idea of choosing a partner based on how much they support your self-expression that has revamped marriage full force. It…

Most people start thinking about couples therapy after they’ve discovered a few relationship problems. After all, it’s only natural to want to find the solution to a problem, right? The only flaw with this approach is that “the problem” usually isn’t the actual problem. By the time most couples attend couples therapy, the real problem…

Has your relationship taken an unexpected turn for the worse? Maybe feelings of love and hope have been replaced with confusion and fear. In the midst of these complex emotions, one stands out from the rest — doubt. If you’re like most people who find themselves in a relationship with a possible narcissist then you…

So you see it all the time. Emblazoned on magazines for men and women. Promised on talk shows. Peddled in commercials for blue pills or special creams. The secrets to a better sex life can be yours! All you need to do is to spice it up, shake it up, or stir it up with…

Aren’t you happy that your relationship is filled with so much loving conversation, insightful discussions, and supportive periods of verbal connection? No? Well, isn’t it great then, that the long talks between you and your loved one are so often the bright spots of your hectic week? Not really? Okay… well at least you must…

A marriage involves two people – two individuals. When problems arise in a marriage, those two individuals all too often jump at quickly assigning blame. Most likely, though, both of them contributed to their relationship problems. Of course, they are both responsible for solving their marriage problems. But blaming and taking responsibility are two entirely…