Gridlock in Your Relationship?
What is Gridlock? Have you ever had an argument with your partner and thought, “We are fighting about this again?!” At times do you feel stuck on a never-ending merry-go-round? If so, then it is likely your relationship is suffering from Gridlock – the reoccurring fights that plague relationships. Noted relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman and […]
Couples & Covid-19 – what helps?
How is Corona virus affecting couples and families? And how can couples stay strong? Those questions were recently posed to Dr. Matt Morris How is covid-19 affecting couples and families? “We’re not exactly sure, but we’re certain that the Covid-19 quarantine is affecting couples and families in unique ways.” Couples are spending hours, days, and […]
Listen Now: Couples & Joint Accounts
Podcast What should couples consider when joining their money? What’s best – Separate or Joint finances for couples? Certified Finanical Planner Eric Garcia & Dr. Matt Morris discuss couples and $$$ Learn more about Erik and his work at plan-wisely.com
Boundaries in Families
What are they, and why are they so important? Boundaries are often talked about, and frequently misunderstood. Boundaries in families are like the checkpoints along the border of a country. The boundary allows some things in, but not everything, and some things out, but not unregulated. In relationships, boundaries are the visible (skin, clothes, doors, […]
Couples and Marriage Counseling in New Orleans
Thinking of Couple’s Counseling? While there are lots of great counselors, therapists, social workers, psychologists, and other helping professionals in the New Orleans area, not all of them are trained to counsel couples specifically. In this post, I’ll describe a few qualities that you should look for when considering a competent couple’s counselor. Look for […]
Trauma & Relationships
Don’t Let Your Trauma Define You or Your Relationship Trauma can be defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience in one’s past, which can affect one’s worldview. However, do not let your trauma define who you are and how you interpret hurt in relationships. I’ve noticed when discussing trauma with others that there are […]
Why are relationships so hard?
Recently I asked everyone in our office the above question. These are the responses I got… Michael Waldrip: Every couple in their Present relationship stands together on the razor’s edge of their Past and Future. Their Past has been comprised of hopes, fears, longings, regrets, hurts, wounds, desires, strengths, weaknesses, separateness, togetherness, laughter and […]
Addiction & Connection
“The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety… the opposite of addiction is connection” -Johann Hari https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari
Infidelity: A Modern Malady?
How does infidelity enter a marriage? It’s usually years in the making… By: Michael Waldrip Most couples opt for monogamy. And with this decision there is the implicit agreement that the couple will be faithful to each other until death. But experience and statistics show this will probably not be true in many relationships. The […]
Marriage in a Funk?
Are You Prioritizing Your Relationship? By: Giselle Armantrout If I had a dollar for every time a couple told me they were in a funk and they were not feeling “in love” in their relationship, I could take a trip to Europe! How do relationships get to this yucky spot of not feeling in love… […]