I've heard it said many times that money problems is the leading cause of marital distress and divorce. However more and more the research is showing that financial problems is NOT the cause of divorce (Click here to read the whole article by Liz Pulliam Weston). ...
Without Trust it is impossible to have a healthy relationship. Trust is an essential component of being with someone, and it helps to make up the foundation that the relationship is built upon. Little or no trust in a relationship equals a very shaky foundation. The...
Being in love is one of life’s most exciting experiences. Sometimes though the goal of being in a loving relationship, can lead people to do and put up with unhealthy things. I encourage people to be open and honest with themselves when things begin to feel...
I was recently asked to answer the question "Should a married person have a 'best friend' of the opposite sex?" A very important question to discuss. My response is below: A ‘best friend’ could be defined as the ‘closest person to you’, ‘someone that knows you...
Comparing ourselves and what we have to others; yes we know it happens and if we are honest we’ll admit that we catch ourselves doing it from time to time. We live in a culture that thrives on getting us to do just that; compare ourselves and what we have with the...
Sarcasm and criticism, two things one can likely expect to encounter in relationships. As common or natural as these things might seem, it is however very important that partners be mindful about just how much sarcasm and criticism they are using. As much as you’re...
Wanting aspects about your partner to be different is a common complaint. Wanting things about your partner to change and trying to make them change however are two different things. Wanting change, speaks of having a difference of opinions on how things should be. ...
So my last point about learning to be less sensitive is this. Being an overly sensitive person takes A LOT out of you, and it’s not always worth it considering some of the people offending you. Give yourself a break, and learn how to self -sooth when something is...
Just think about how you might feel if someone never gave you a break for some of the mistakes you’ve made? Life would be pretty difficult if you continued to be judged for the way you were in the past, even if you were making an effort to change for the better. Keep...
So I write for a Blog and give my 'professional advice' to some of the questions that come up. Here's my response to the latest question this past week Should couples share e-mail/voicemail passwords (my response is below) Most of the...
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