Why Gottman’s Four Horsemen (Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt & Stonewalling) Are So Destructive To A Happy Marriage If you have ever wondered what indicators signal the beginning of the end of a relationship, you’re not alone. Many people – both laymen and professionals – have pondered the same question, and after over four decades of research,…
What Causes Resentment In A Marriage (Plus How You Can Heal Resentment In Yours) You may ask yourself, “What causes resentment?” or “Why am I feeling resentful?”. No one likes to be taken for granted, feel unappreciated or devalued, but if your partner does something that causes you to feel that way, you may feel…
How To Communicate With A Man That Won’t Communicate You want a happy and successful relationship, but do you ever think-my husband stops listening as soon as I start talking; my boyfriend’s face turns blank as I start to talk, or my partner shuts down and won’t talk to me. If you feel like you have…
Coping Skills You Need If Your ADHD Partner’s Inattentiveness, Distraction, Or Lack Of Focus Is Hurting Your Marriage The beginning of most romantic relationships feels like a rollercoaster of fun and excitement. You look forward to spending time together, enjoy going to new (and old) places together, and are excited to learn more about each…
Relationships With ADHD: Signs Your ADHD is Impacting Your Partner It is estimated that about 8% of adults in the United States have ADHD. While this number may not seem large at first, this is almost one-tenth of the entire population. And having ADHD can present its own problems for individuals as well as those…
Why Does My Husband With ADHD Lie to Me? You thanked your husband for feeding the dog this morning, and he gleefully accepted your praise. But then you learned it was actually your son who fed the dog. What gives? Plenty of couples know how frustrating it can be when their spouse lies to them….
How To Prepare Yourself For An Intensive Therapy Retreat Fixing a relationship is hard, especially when your conflict resolution skills include yelling and slamming doors. A sixty-minute weekly therapy session can only do so much. Sometimes, it helps to step away from all the other negative factors in your life. An intensive therapy retreat can…
The Benefits of An Intensive Couples Retreat Many people ask me about intensive couples retreats and how they support a relationship. How you feel in the first month of your relationship is rarely indicative of how well it will continue months or years from then. It’s normal for these things to have their ups and…
Do Marriage Retreats Work? Answers From A Therapist You knew that you should have contacted a couples therapist already, but you thought you could fix your problems on your own. But nothing has changed, and now you are facing the fact that you need some outside help. You’ve heard about retreats, and you’re wondering, “Do…
What Makes A Great Marriage Therapist? 14 Traits Of A Great Couples Therapist You’re thinking about whether or not you should seek a couples therapist. When you start to google, “couples counselor in my area” thousands of names pop up and as you start browsing websites you are overwhelmed with the number of choices and…