by admin | Nov 29, 2018 | Anxiety, Blog, Communication, Connecting With Spouse, Marriage & Couples Counseling, Relationships, Tips for Couples
You’ve finally met “the one!” So why is your stomach in knots and your mind filled with thoughts like “does he or she really like me?” or “will this work out?” Pretty common during early stages of a relationship, worries such as these often subside as time progresses...
by admin | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog, Relationships
Congratulations, you’re engaged! It’s such a happy time unless you are having second thoughts. After all, you’ve seen other couples who were ecstatic in the beginning become incompatible over time. Are you having a case of “wedding jitters” or is it possible you’ve...
by admin | Jul 16, 2018 | Relationships
A smile, a touch of the hand, a quick wink, a welcoming hug. These are just a few non-verbal communications that produce “warmth” in a relationship. A smirk, rolling eyes, crossed arms, or a pointed finger can produce the quite opposite chilling effect. Non-verbal...
by admin | May 7, 2018 | Blog, Connecting With Spouse, Relationships
The moment you met, your world was turned upside down. These days, it feels like the magic has dissipated. What went wrong, and more importantly, what can be done to reclaim your connection? Understand that even the best relationships suffer from bumps in the...
by admin | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog, Communication, Marriage & Couples Counseling, Relationships, Stress Management, Tips for Couples
The blueprint for a successful relationship is not so much a formula as it is a shift in perspective. In his Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman finds that nearly 70% of problems in a relationship are unsolvable. It’s not because there is no...
by admin | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog, Communication, Relationships
Showing appreciation to your partner is a vital part of any healthy, long-term relationship. Humans seek out validation and reminders that they are loved, and a relationship should always be a positive source for validation and, simply, a way to feel good. Often when...
