Trauma, in one form or another, contributes significantly to relationship instability and dissatisfaction. In fact, 90% of the couples I’ve seen for couples counseling have been negatively impacted or hurt in one way or another because of the unresolved trauma from at least one partner. They are often unaware that their past experiences are responsible
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With COVID-19 raging across the country, couples have been cooped up together at home for more than 8 months. Unfortunately, in such close proximity, conflict is inevitable. People are experiencing a lot of emotional, financial, and even spiritual stress. Everyone has moments when they reach their limit and healthy communication breaks down. However, there are
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The novelty has worn off after 8 months of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Who hasn’t felt like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day? Just rinse and repeat! Being cooped up with your partner may no longer be the enjoyable experience it once was. In fact, many of us are going a little stir
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There has been plenty of research about how mindfulness improves emotional intelligence, increases resiliency, helps in coping with stress, and contributes to overall health. Clearly, mindfulness is an invaluable tool for many aspects of life. However, there has been less study into the way mindfulness impacts couples. New research though, is examining how mindfulness influences
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Conflict in relationships is truly unavoidable. Every couple at some point in their relationship has an argument or disagreement about something. However, every couple deals with conflict in a few recognizable ways. In my experience, couples fall into several common traps and get stuck when navigating conflict. But for couples to have successful relationships, they
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When you think of the most important qualities in healthy and thriving relationships, what do you consider first? Most would first say communicating effectively is important. Others might suggest having mutual respect for one another or point to honesty. Or, people might point out that having the ability to compromise makes a big difference. Now,
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All of us have had experiences outside and inside a relationship where we have gotten angry. The truth of the matter is anger gets a bad rap. When you think about it, anger is just as valid a human emotion as any other, such as joy or sadness. What we say or do when we’re
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In the dating world, some relationships develop very quickly. This is true even now during our pandemic reality with regards to dating. In these early stages of romance, it makes sense to always put your best foot forward when getting to know someone. However, as the relationship develops and we see each other’s warts, how
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Very few of us actually enjoy being in an argument with someone we care about. We find such situations stressful and nerve-wracking. However, some find that arguing with their partner is so stressful they will, in turn, try to find any way to end the argument altogether rather than continue the discussion. This phenomenon is
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You’ve been at home with your partner for three months now. Both of you are still working from home if, of course, you still have a job. If so, then both of you may be tending to extra work during the typical workday with the added duty of juggling how to care for your children.
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