There are four elements that are likely to lead to divorce with couples, and criticism is one of them. Here’s the difference between criticism and complaints…
Category: Couples
The Main Reason Happy Marriages End in Divorce…
UCLA recently published an article that explored why some happy marriages end in divorce. What they found was a complete surprise…
6 Red Flags To Watch For When You Date
Should you stay or should you go? Here are some things to watch out for when you’re dating and trying to find “the one”.
6 Ways to Find Healing in the Face of a Partner’s Pornography Addiction
When a partner struggles with a pornography addiction, the spouse is often left with an array of emotions to deal with – perhaps you find yourself consumed by anger, paralyzed by a sense of helplessness, or deeply hurt by the feeling of betrayal you are experiencing.
Clearing up Communication
If you and your partner find that you have communication problems, or a few “hot topics” that almost always ends up in an argument, here are a few tips to help you clear up those communication channels…
10 Ways to Successfully Sleep Together…
Did you know that 1 in 4 American couples sleep in separate beds?! In November, 2012, Bottom Line Health published an interview…
Video Games and Disengagement.
Are video games ruining your relationship? The RELATE institute provides three behaviors to focus on to restore that connection you once had: Accessibility,…
5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Depressed Partner.
Our first instinct when we see our partner struggling with something is to try to fix it for them. This is especially true when our partner struggles with mental health. We hate seeing our partner in pain and we want to be the source of comfort and healing for them. Unfortunately…
How Secure is Your Relationship?
Have you ever dated someone who is constantly texting and calling you, wanting to know what you’re up to? What about the person who you’re always chasing because they’re so good at playing hard-to-get? Do you want to know why some people act like this in relationships?
Pornography: It’s Not About the Sex!
As therapists, we often hear emotionally distraught spouses assume that their partners’ pornography usage must be tied to their incredible desire for sexual intimacy. “I just didn’t realize…