Communication issues are one of the biggest problems in relationships. Regardless of how long you’ve been together – be it 30 days or 30 years – sometimes it can seem impossible to get through to your partner. Fortunately, there are steps which can be taken to improve the lines of communication a relationship, including talking […]
Category Archives: Couples Counseling
Why You Should Never Seek a Perfect Partner
In fairy tales, there is always true love. An undying, beautiful and always perfect love. Unfortunately, we live in the real world. Here, relationships have their ups and down. Sometimes our partners annoy us to no end with their disgusting, frustrating, or even downright bizarre behaviors. Is that such a bad thing, though? Here’s why […]
Secret Shame: Is Infertility Hurting Your Marriage?
Marriage is often believed to be a time when you can begin to plan a family with the love of your life. Unfortunately, for many people, infertility is a reality which can leave their relationship devastated. For some, the issues which infertility brings up – stress, increased isolation and a breakdown of communication – can […]
Does My Marriage Need a Tune Up? How to Evaluate Your Marriage’s Health
Psychology Today, an international collective of leading psychologists, therapists, academics, and researchers, compiled a list of questions couples should ask themselves to see if their partnership is truly thriving, or only just surviving. Split into separate dimensions, this evaluation won’t replace the effectiveness of an experienced professional marriage or couple’s counselor but will provide insights […]