When it comes to being in a relationship, unexpected challenges begin to arise over time. You may find yourself in stagnant arguments that quickly go from “0 to 60.” Aspects of your partner you once found charming may now be the very things that frustrate you. You may feel that your partner has somehow changed…. CONTINUE
Couples Counseling: One Essential Key to Success
Some couples thrive in couples counseling, some couples just spin their wheels. What makes the difference? If you want to get the most out of couples counseling, there is one essential key to always keep in mind: personal responsibility. If you are coming to couples counseling to fix your partner, you’re likely to be frustrated…. CONTINUE
Relationship Quicksand: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Should I stay in this relationship or is it time to go? When you’re in a relationship and you ask yourself whether it is time to stay or go then you have encountered fundamental challenges in that relationship. Do these challenges indicate you simply need to work harder? Is it a sign that it’s time… CONTINUE
Marriage Counseling and the 48 Hour Rule
When addressing a long-standing relationship issue, it’s easy to “time travel.” Suppose your partner came home late last night. You try to bring up this issue, but it turns into an argument and the argument takes on a life of its own. Next thing you know, you’re yelling at each other, reliving some disagreement from… CONTINUE