The Trap of Codependency
More than ever before, people speak in terms of ‘working on' relationships . This means if they are not happy in the relationship, be it a marriage, friendship or family connection, they care enough...
The Unhappy Relationship
"Sometimes you have to get to know someone really well to realize you're really strangers." ~ Mary Tyler Moore
Are you in a relationship that is making you unhappy? All relationships will have occasional ups...
Being Your True Self in Relationships
"This above all,--to thine own self be true; and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." ~ William Shakespeare
Are you in a relationship with...
Choosing a ‘Happily Ever After’ Partner
Sadly, it is increasingly uncommon to see couples celebrating twenty-fifth wedding anniversaries. As meaningful as vows and religious convictions might be, some couples reach the point where it seems to be doing more harm...
Keeping Your Marriage Strong
"For a marriage to have any chance, every day at least six things should go unsaid. " ~ Unknown
In the early stages of a romantic relationship, part of the reason it feels so wonderful...
Life’s Teachers Are Near at Hand
Are you frustrated with your spouse because he/she makes you angry? Do you wish your partner were different so that you would not have to get so angry and upset?
Partners can do things that...
Making “We” More Important Than “I”
Do you find yourself arguing frequently with your partner? This may happen for several reasons. If one person is criticizing the other, undoubtedly an argument will ensue. The solution here, obviously, is to stop...
Marriage Counseling
As a therapist, I always tell those who come for marital counseling that I will do everything in my power to help them overcome their difficulties and make their marriage stronger and more joyful....
Relationship Tune-Up
People often wonder what happens when a couple goes for relationship counseling. Sometimes one partner wants to seek help, while the other is resistant. Typically, it is the woman who encourages counseling, because women...
To Love Unconditionally
What does it mean to love someone unconditionally? I have often been asked if it is possible to really love someone without any conditions upon which that loving is dependent. I think it is,...