Megan and her husband Joe had decided that they could strengthen their marriage by reaching out to a marriage counselor to help them with some of their sticking points. As she began to do a Google search, she was amazed at the number of options available. She was particularly curious about therapist and websites that … Read more
I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who went into their marriage thinking, “Yeah maybe this will work, but if it doesn’t, no big deal.” All of us go in hoping and desiring the best for our life ahead with our partner. If you had to guess what is the number one marriage destroyer, what … Read more
It happens almost without warning. All of a sudden you’re in an argument with your partner. In the back of your head you’re thinking, “Why are we having this argument? This is such a little thing.” Or, “You’re telling the story so wrong.” And the argument continues (and usually escalates) until one of you gets … Read more
Because the Christmas season is so close to the New Year, it’s often a time of reflection and evaluation of the last 12 months. Most years, we are too busy to stop and reflect along the way because life happens. Needless to say, 2020 has been a different experience. The busyness of getting places, whether the … Read more
“I can’t believe I did that! What was I thinking!?” “Why did I fall for him? How could I have not seen what a jerk he is!” “Ugh! That business deal seemed like a can’t miss! It felt SO right, and now I’ve lost a ton of money!” We have all run across many optical … Read more
Has this happened to you recently? As you awake in the morning, open your eyes, tune your brain in with reality, the thought hits you – the pandemic wasn’t a dream. This is real life. Again today. Are you weary of the pandemic? All of us are likely experiencing what I’m calling “COVID fatigue,” as … Read more
You might have been wishing for an impromptu getaway or a relaxing “staycation,” either alone or with your partner, just a few weeks ago… Now, you’re either doing a happy dance or regretting that wish. I won’t make you answer which you relate to right now, but I’d like to offer some suggestions for leveraging … Read more
Stress. It’s a part of life, but it doesn’t need to be a way of life. When Nancy gets home from a long day of work, she’s different than when she left the house. She’s tired, for starters, but her temper is short. If the kids get into a squabble or ask too soon when … Read more
As she lifted the page on the calendar to reveal “December,” Sue could feel the tension in her body rising. Her throat began to tighten. Looking across the coming dates with their “command performance appearances” at her parents’ line-up of holiday parties, she thought back to her husband Jeff’s annual Thanksgiving blowout (or was it … Read more
Maybe you’ve heard about or seen the TV show on CW called, “Cheaters”. If not, don’t worry: it’s exactly what you think. Although it’s no longer in production, “Cheaters” has produced 15 seasons worth of episodes since 2000. And despite the controversy over its authenticity, it’s all too real for those who know the intense … Read more
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