Couples Counseling

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…

“The secret to permanently breaking any bad habit is to love something greater than the habit.” -Bryant McGill, author and motivational speaker The habits and routine behavior of your relationship matter. Bad habits have no good place in your good relationship. You love your partner. You want to love better. You want to be closer, happier,…

Our society is all about choices, options, preferences. Online dating sites make it ever easier to swipe and click only the potential dating partners you believe to be “your type.” But how important is it to narrow the dating field that way? Does focusing on one type of guy or girl mean that you’ll be…

Ask any husband, and he’ll tell you this truth: “Happy wife… happy life.” You don’t believe? Think about the established couples you know. Spend a little time considering the wife’s disposition and then the husband’s. Chances are, the more contented men you know might be a little more invested in pleasing their beloved and seem…

Jill didn’t want to be this way. She really liked Bryan. And she was tired of getting in her own way. Bryan’s description of her still rang in her ears. Clingy. Jealous. Negative. Inappropriate. She really wanted her relationship to work out this time. But how can she ease the worries, fears, and insecurity that…

Stress in life is inevitable. You’ve probably developed a pattern of dealing with the lows in life. Maybe you have a few comfort foods, turn to your friends, or work through a downturn by going for a run. Research suggests that there’s one particularly effective stress-reliever, and it’s in your bedroom. Sex can make a…

One of the most wonderful things about being in a serious, committed relationship is having someone who knows more about you than anyone and who cares for you deeply. When infidelity enters into a marriage, all the things you value about your relationship come into question. Learning that you’ve been cheated on is usually accompanied…

Think back to when you first connected with your spouse. In the beginning of your relationship, you likely spent a lot of time focusing on how you felt about your partner, how your partner felt about you, and how much you enjoyed spending time together. When you get married, it is a testament to the…

Perhaps it sounds strange to compare pre-marital counseling to something you buy to protect your assets, but by talking to a therapist with the person you’re about to spend the rest of your life with, you ensure that something incredibly important is protected – your happiness within your marriage. Planning a wedding today is no…