In any relationship, the path to maintaining harmony and fostering growth involves self-awareness. It also requires  a commitment to constructive communication. Below are insights into avoiding common pitfalls many couples encounter. Let's keep your relationship alive and well! Learning...

Anger is an all-consuming emotion at times, even more so now as we deal with new situations. If you don't get a grip on it, it can affect your quality of life. Anger will damage your relationships and raise...

Anger is an all-consuming emotion at times, even more so now as we deal with new situations. If you don't get a grip on it, it can affect your quality of life. Anger will damage your relationships and raise...

Anger is an all-consuming emotion at times, even more so now as we deal with new situations. If you don't get a grip on it, it can affect your quality of life. Anger will damage your relationships and raise...

The behavior of emotionally abusive partners is extremely painful to endure. This is how you might feel in your marriage or relationship. People who are emotionally abused often feel belittled, worthless, vulnerable and trapped. However, in spite of the...

A friend of mine was talking with me the other day about how remarkable it was to cook with her husband now.  That might seem like a simple thing, and yet for years, it was a running joke among...

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), roughly 40 million adults in the US (~18% of the adult population) suffer from some kind of anxiety disorder. While those numbers are staggering all by themselves, the number of...

As a counselor, I often work with married couples who are facing serious rough patches in their relationship. While I am so grateful to help these people work through their issues and grow closer together, the more I couples...

Like any relationship, marriage is hard. It’s a unique commitment that requires plenty of love, dedication, empathy, happiness—and above all, teamwork—to successfully thrive. So, if you or your partner (or both) are feeling stuck, angry, afraid, or downright frustrated...