When I went back to school to get my masters I was married with two small children. Part of my training involved reflecting on my family of origin and my nuclear family. My parents and step parents were very eager to help me recall nuances of my childhood and...
Monday Marriage Tip…compliment your partner. According to Gottman research a healthy relationship has a 5:1 ratio. Five positive to one negative comment. Infuse your relationship with compliments and you both will benefit. This act of kindness increases...
SOMETIMES TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE THERAPY ISN’T THE ANSWER For many couples, the idea of weekly marriage therapy feels too intense. Oftentimes, both spouses are secretly looking for a judge who will tell them who is right. The effectiveness of any couples therapy is...
Guest Blogger and associate Fred Rosenbloom shares his experience in bringing a newborn home during the holidays. We were looking forward to bringing our newborn home during the holidays, until we actually did and regretfully declined one holiday soirée after another....
How To Protect Your Relationship From Affairs Many marriages end up in divorce when one couple is caught having an affair. Security and trust are easily destroyed. Thankfully, couples who decide to stay and go through counseling regain that sense of security and...