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Stuck in a relationship RUT?
Stuck? Need a relationship tow truck? Try these ideas. Get information Try to describe, in as much detail as possible, what’s bothering you about the
I’m an A/C addict… and other Hurricane Reflections
Last week New Orleans endured Hurricane Isaac. For most of us it meant some wind and rain, several days of power outages, and lots of
Book Review: ScreamFree Parenting
When my youngest son was a toddler, he flushed his toothbrush down the toilet, stopping it up for days and requiring two plumber visits. Frustrating!
Support the Bride… and the Groom
I spent the weekend at a Bridal Expo meeting brides-to-be, their friends, their moms, and a few to-be-husbands. First of all, it was great to
Podcast: Thinking of getting married? Good!
Maybe it’s just that time of year, but I’ve been thinking a lot about premarital counseling lately. In fact, next weekend I’m going to participate
Podcast: so She’s dragging you to Counseling…
It seems that some men are forced into counseling I see it sometimes in my office – that look of dread that says “I’d rather
Building Us – a Revolution in Pre-Marital Counseling
Premarital Counseling that helps you through your first year of marriage… Pre-Marital Counseling (PMC) is the norm these days, particularly for 1st marriages. PMC often involves a
Till death do us part? Reflections on Premarital Counseling
As a relationship therapist I often work with couples before they get married. Pre-marital counseling has become a fairly standard practice, if not a requirement, for many couples seeking to be married. It’s a chance for the new couple to identify potential problems before the problems take root; a chance for the couple to recognize upcoming hurdles and clarify spousal expectations. It’s a chance for the couple to begin planning some parts of the marriage before they actually live it.
In this post and the following, I’ll describe some of the issues that I find critical to discuss in premarital counseling. Enjoy!
Axioms of Relationships – part 6
This will be the last Axiom post for a bit, as I move on to other relationship topics – like parenting, communication, book reviews, etc.
Axioms of Relationship – part 5
A few nights ago I was reading Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities to my kids. We paused for a few moments to discuss the implications of that famous statement “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Relationships truly are the best and worst of times. Your greatest joy and your deepest pain will happen in, and because of, your relationships. The highest highs and the lowest lows are firmly rooted in your relationships.