“Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” —Winnie the Pooh
This is where we can set ourselves apart from others and this day; by doing the little things every day to make our partner feel what we aspire them to feel on Valentine’s Day. It’s the small things done often that make the biggest impact in our relationships. When I say ‘the little things,’ I truly mean the little things.
Read MoreA romantic vacation is a valuable tool for affirming the bond between couples. A change in the physical environment can put a new perspective on a relationship. In a healthy relationship, every new experience will add depth to the shared meaning of you and your partner. Here are a few romantic getaways in North Carolina that will enrich any relationship.
Read MoreIt's not always when both partners agree to take a specific route in their relationship. For instance, a wife might feel like they need couple's therapy while the husband doesn't see things that way. This presents a challenging situation. If you are faced with this dilemma, you might want to know whether or not couples therapy will work if one partner isn't on board. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreKeep what’s most important to you. Using EMDR is a proven way to improve your relationships.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that helps people self-manage and heal from memories of disturbing and traumatic life experiences that cause disruption in their lives long after the disturbing or traumatic experiences have happened.
Read MoreSometimes, you will only find out that your partner is a narcissist after you get married. It’s not that there won’t be any red flags as you are dating, but usually many of the traits become clearer once you say I do. Being married to a narcissist is difficult.
Read MoreIf lack of sex is the elephant in the room, the idea of broaching the topic with your wife might seem as uncomfortable as being a teenager and having that sex talk with your parents. But it’s possible to bring the issue to the table and hash it out in a way that brings the “birds and the bees” back to your marriage.
Read MoreBeginning couples therapy can be an intimidating or even embarrassing venture for many couples, but no one should ever feel ashamed for wanting to better their relationship. Many couples struggle with basic relationship conflicts, such as poor communication, lack of trust, lack of intimacy, or emotional distance.
Read MoreTechnology has provided people with innovative ways to handle appointments from the comfort of their home, from routine doctor’s visits to online counseling. Unless the scheduled visit involves a physical component, there’s no reason not to take advantage of telehealth medicine.
Read MoreIf you’re feeling a little stressed this Valentine’s Day, spare a thought for the sacrificed animals and whipped women that History.com informs us took part in the original fertility festival. Your day cannot possibly be so dramatic, so make sure you keep things in perspective.
Read MoreThe revelatory Science of Adult Attachment explores early development dynamics, which suggest that your marital relationship is the first child of your partnership and, when suspicions of infidelity arise, it can be a sign that your shared ward has given rise to an unspoken, inarticulate cry of abandonment. The Sound Relationship House Theory, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, provides deep insights into the nine common factors that can either lead to an affair or point to one in progress.
Read MoreYou’ve experienced the exhilarating highs of a relationship and the unimaginable lows of its end, but did you know you can thrive in the aftermath? It’s true! You can. With time and focused effort, you can not only survive, you can also thrive in 2021 when you start dating again after a break up or divorce.
Read MoreWhen you first meet someone and feel a physical attraction to them, it can be easy to start reading more into what you feel than is really there. The initial phase of attraction is where you can find no fault in the other person. You focus on how they look, how the brush of their hand makes you feel, or when you think of them it is to fantasize about a physical relationship but not anything deeper.
Read MoreCheating, infidelity, emotional affairs – big betrayals are extremely hurtful and traumatic for any relationship. And while a break-up or divorce is inevitable for some couples, there may be hope for other couples willing to put the past behind them and move forward. Here is a look at six steps both couples can take to successfully reach a place of forgiveness after a betrayal.
Read MoreAll relationships experience conflict moments, times when the need to get something off your chest overrides, not wanting to get into a potentially painful fight. Having conflicts and arguments is perfectly normal in any relationship, and when done in a healthy, caring way, they can rid the air of concerns or stressors that have been weighing you down.
Read MoreCouples separate for many reasons and often, it’s the best decision they can make to save their relationship. When your living environment becomes toxic with high-stress, resentments, arguments, and pressure, it becomes…
Read MorePeople choose to engage in couples therapy for a variety of reasons. You may feel that you and your partner have lost the intimate connection that you used to share, or you may have reoccurring issues that you just can’t seem to deal with or move on from. Whatever your reasons, it is likely that…
Read MoreDealing with disagreements and issues within a romantic relationship is never easy, especially since most people are scared or unwilling to admit that they may need help.
Read MoreWhen you live and do life with another person in close proximity, whether it is in marriage or partnership, it can be a perplexing blend of wonderful and hard. Especially in marriage, when you’ve formed strong emotional bonds through the euphoria of dating, …
Read MoreSex can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, even for two people in a committed marital relationship. However, it shouldn’t be, especially when things are not going well. Some define a sexless marriage as occurring when couples engage in sexual activity 10 times or less during a year. However, others disagree with the rigidity of the definition of “sexual intimacy.”
Read More“It’s been one of those days where everything went wrong. The first thing in the morning, my wife Gina was in one of her moods and didn’t have any time to listen to me about how stressful work has become lately. Traffic was terrible, and when I finally arrived for work 15 minutes late, the computer at my desk crashed.
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