One of the most common stressors for a couple is the birth of a child. It is estimated that over 67% of couples experience a profound drop in the satisfaction in their marriage after the birth of their child and many will enter marriage counseling because of the “new addition.” This is generally due to [...]
What could you do differently to be a better partner than you already are? If you think you’re doing “good enough” it’s likely you aren’t interested in making any changes. Part of being a good spouse means you are always striving to improve and find things you can change. Try to take a look at [...]
Many people seem to settle for a mediocre marriage. It isn’t bad, but it isn’t great. Some describe it as comfortable. They recognize that it would never be considered one of the “greatest loves of all time” and they are okay with that. Having a lukewarm marriage isn’t all that fulfilling. It becomes more like [...]
Have you ever stopped to think what it is that makes you feel loved? Many people know whether or not they feel loved but don’t spend much time reflecting on what that actually means. It is important to recognize what actually makes you feel loved by your partner and then communicate this to your spouse. [...]
When a marriage combines families, its an adjustment to say the least. Many families and couples enter marriage counseling during this transitional phase. And in day where divorce is still a common option between married couples, more and more families are needing to learn the skills to integrate well. Many difficulties can arise – jealousies, [...]
Are you guilty of using your behaviors to try and manipulate your spouse to get your way? Perhaps you’ve given the silent treatment in hopes your partner would change his mind. Or maybe you’ve embellished how bad your cold was so that your spouse would agree not to go on his fishing trip. It is important [...]
Most of us can sense an argument a mile away. You walk into your home after a long day and there’s this icy feeling in the air. You check the temperature but it’s just fine. Then you walk into the kitchen and your spouse or partner has his/her back toward you. Silence. You know something [...]
Are you guilty of using your behaviors to try and manipulate your spouse to get your way? Perhaps you’ve given the silent treatment in hopes your partner would change his mind. Or maybe you’ve embellished how bad your cold was so that your spouse would agree not to go on his fishing trip. It is important [...]
Marie was a painfully shy child. She wouldn’t talk to a soul in school unless she a teacher asked her a question. Into her teens, her withdrawn personality continued to manifest itself. She rarely took place in any social activities. By the time college started, Marie hadn’t a friend. When John introduced himself to her, [...]
Are you guilty of using your behaviors to try and manipulate your spouse to get your way? Perhaps you’ve given the silent treatment in hopes your partner would change his mind. Or maybe you’ve embellished how bad your cold was so that your spouse would agree not to go on his fishing trip. It is important [...]
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