Communicating Gratitude
The importance of learning about others is to better anticipate how certain events will trigger various responses. Once we have learned the
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Communication – Something to Talk About
There are tons of books, videos, and blogs that talk about communication being a key aspect of building relationships and they are...
How to Fall in Love Again
I have written in previous blogs regarding the phrase, “I love you, but I’m not in love with you.” Unfortunately, this is often said when...
Do I Matter?
The bottom line of relationships comes down to ensuring that your partner knows that they matter to you. At the beginning of a...
Communication is key, but why?
You often hear that communication in any relationship is key. There are many resources out there on how to communicate along with some...
We have nothing in common anymore!
We have nothing in common anymore! I often hear phrases like that from clients. I hear this from people who have been in short-term...
Creating Fondness in Relationships
I often hear statements from one partner that they love the other person, but that they are not “in love” with them. Really, I hear this...
8 Steps to Enhance Your Marriage
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,...
Emotional Dialogue
We often have trouble communicating in relationships regardless of the type of relationship. This is more so in a couple’s environment...
When to Consider Marriage Counseling
It’s never too early or too late to pursue marriage counseling Yes, sometimes people are going to be in counseling for more obvious...
Embracing the Holidays, COVID Style
Halloween is behind us, which means we are rapidly approaching the holiday season. The season comes with so much: family gatherings,...
How to Make the Most of Your Holiday Season Despite COVID-19
Just Call It is important not underestimate the power of a well-meaning phone call. Sit down this season and generate a list of missed...
Codependence: The struggle to own YOUR reality
“Codependents often report that they don’t know who they are.” – Pia Mellody Author and speaker, Pia Mellody, maps out several...
Jesus and Anxiety: faith and struggle are not mutually exclusive
And I also struggle. I am no stranger to fear and worry and anxiety. For years I was told things like “just trust God more” and “worry is...
Conversations in Isolation
Unprecedented stressors The other day, the price of oil broke a historic record (and not in a good way). For the first time in history,...
How to: Effectively handle crisis situations using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based practice which uses a holistic mind-body approach to treatment. It encompasses...
It’s You & Me vs. The World
Have you ever thought back to when you were dating your spouse and felt like there was nothing in the world that you two couldn’t tackle...
How to Save Your Relationship from the Rise of Technology
Reclaim Attention in Your Relationship Attention is very important to human beings. As helpless infants, we need attention from others to...
Redefining the Practice of Patience
Patience: I’m not usually one for inserting definitions into my posts, but this one is important. The literal definition of patience from...
The Affair Series: Attunement
Step 3: Attunement Many trust building behaviors occur in this area of the recovery phase. The partner that acted outside of the...
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