Couples

In our currently uncertain pandemic world, our stress levels are at an all-time high. What we hear on the news about how the disease affects so many people, plus the devastating effect on the economy, can really be unnerving. That anxiety can easily make its way into the home and affect your relationship. Moreover, there […]

Couples, of course, frequently hear about the need for date night and spending one-on-one time together. There’s no question that spending quality time with your partner is beneficial for your relationship. In fact, research has found that engaging in more novel activities in your relationship can reignite the spark between the two of you. There

Many couples who show up in my office often seek help because of the infidelity of some kind. It could be in the form of either physical or emotional infidelity or even a different type of trust violation. Many couples are surprised to learn that infidelity, more often than not, does not lead to the

Stress is so common in our world today. Oftentimes we are so used to it that we don’t fully realize the toll that stress takes in our lives. There are many different sources of stress.  Most often people think of work stress, financial stress, or family stress as the greatest sources of anxiety. So, what

Many couples struggle with engaging in healthy communication practices. Unhealthy communication can lead to conflict over finances, division of labor for household tasks, extended family problems, and several other issues. Even those proficient with talking about those topics will typically not be confident talking about intimacy issues in the bedroom. Those who do talk about

It’s mostly understood that couples have a lot of conflict around money and financial decisions. It is commonly accepted in the counseling world that financial disagreement is the top issue couples fight about the most. However, a new study about financial stress shows that worries and disagreements about money are not only damaging to relationships

Conflict in relationships is inevitable. However, some couples mistakenly conclude that a lack of arguments is a sign of a healthy relationship. Unfortunately, avoiding conflict is a temporary strategy that ultimately only causes more problems.  Some sidestep conflict because they have zero confidence that having a disagreement won’t lead to things getting worse.  The truth

Many Americans bring their work home with them from the office. This is due to the ever-increasing demands of many occupations. However, bringing actual work home does not account for the stress that many bring home to their house. The reality, though, is that forty-hour workweeks are a thing of the past for full-time employees

In working with hundreds of couples over the years, many patterns start to become apparent in those relationships. One of these patterns, without a doubt, for couples who end up in my office is that the clear majority of them are very poor communicators. Often poor communication is a result of never developing the skills