How to Feel Closer Again as a Couple When people start couples counseling, they often ask, “How can we fix this marriage?” Luckily, there are many small things you can do to start working in the right direction. It’s not uncommon for two people to...
How can we find time to communicate? As a couples counselor, I often meet with two people who care about each other, but feel emotionally distant. There is not always a huge problem, but rather a habit of not communicating. Couples get caught up in the daily routine...
The Holiday Gathering Gauntlet Holiday gatherings can turn a happy time of year into a minefield of stress. Even if you are in good spirits, family gatherings can bring you to the verge of a breakdown. Most of us love our families, but getting together for a...
Always In Trouble Men often struggle to understand what is happening in their relationship. You may feel you are always “in trouble”. You have no idea what she’s talking about. She said she wanted one thing, now today she’s mad that you aren’t doing...
My first rule for people in Couples Counseling is: “Ask for what you want!” This is essential, because it lies at the heart of what is needed in every relationship: communication and getting your needs met. People often don’t communicate what they need in a...
Trust can often feel strained or even broken in a relationship. A partner contacts someone of the opposite sex on the internet. Inappropriate texts. Cheating. A return to addictive behaviors – alcohol, drug use, gambling, porn – these all can hurt a...
