Archive for the ‘Relationship’ Category
10 Marriage Myths
Relationship There are two kinds of love. There’s passionate love and there’s compassionate love. Passionate Love Passionate love is the love at the beginning of a relationship. It’s the excitement and the romance and illogical arousal that you experience when you really don’t know your partner. We know that passionate... more
That’s How I Was Raised. . .
Relationship . . .is the biggest cop-out ever used. And the saddest part of it is that we really believe that the way we were raised is the way to live. This means that therapists everywhere are going to have to spend at least some time in therapy trying to... more
The First Step to Stop a Divorce
Relationship The First Step to Stop a Divorce… …is to stop thinking about it. That’s right, you read that correctly. In actual fact the reality we live in is the direct result of our thoughts. This is very, very powerful when you SEE it. We give attention and power to... more
Is Marriage Possible After a Separation?
Relationship A common assumption is that separation always leads to divorce. This is a myth! I believe that with some hard work on the part of couples that this does not always have to be the case. I have worked with many couples who have used separation to improve their... more
Sometimes Nothing Is Better
Relationship When people experience relationship difficulties, the tendency is to look for and apply some “solution” to the problem. Our approach may derive from either of two resources; the rebellious or the rational. We may respond from our own distress of the moment or from an “innate certainty” about the... more
Unforgiveness: What’s the Payoff?
Relationship When couples ask me what the number one killer of marriages today is, I’ll usually answer with this: “Pride.” Pride, in my mind, is at the root of so many marital problems and can easily lead to resentment, grudges, stalemates, and eventually, a complete disconnect. Pride is that part... more
The Five Stages of Marriage
Relationship Spouses are often dismayed when time passes and their marriage isn’t as blissful as it used to be. As a couples therapist, I’ve found that many people are relieved to discover there are stages in relationships. Partners can relax and feel a renewed sense of hope when they realize... more
Master Your Attitude: Bolster Your Confidence to Stay Sexy for Your Spouse
Relationship You are in control of your own mood. I’ll say it again: YOU are in control of YOUR own mood. This is probably the most important piece of advice I give to people, regardless of where they are in their relationships. What this means, is that no matter what... more
Is Hoarding Affecting Your Marriage?
Relationship Do you have trouble letting go of clothes you haven’t worn in over a year? Do you have stacks of magazines and newspapers that you’ll probably never look at? Do you and your spouse argue about the amount of clutter in your house? Is walking through your home a... more
Marry for the Right Reasons
Relationship If you want to enter the heart of relationship – and enjoy the abundant fruits and riches to be found there, marry for the right reasons. When you marry for the right reasons it is as if you have already passed Go three times and are leaping immediately into... more
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