As we continue looking at the top 10 reasons couples argue and fight, we find ourselves looking at how past hurts can impact current relationships. Can you think back to past times and issues that came up between you and your spouse? Do many of these past events still come up today in some way, […]
Set Yourself Up For Success: The Importance of Goal Setting to Improve Self Esteem
Many people set goals to get in better physical shape. They want tighter buns, six pack abs and arms that never jiggle. But how many people decide to work on their inner selves? No matter what we look like on the outside, it’s who we are on the inside that really dictates our lives. Self-esteem reflects the […]
3 Questions to Ask After an Affair
Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful can feel devastating. On top of the unspeakable pain from the sexual betrayal are the lies they have told – either through words or by their silence. It is common for people to feel completely lost once they discover the infidelity and not know how to feel or […]
Is Criticism Harming Your Relationship?
Being critical is something we all do regularly. We use critical thinking skills on a daily basis to analyze what is going on around us. This skill can be very helpful in analyzing the world we live in and interact with constantly. However, this critical nature we have can cause many problems in a […]
Mental Health Dragging You Down? 5 Simple Coping Strategies.
When someone asks you how your mental health is impacting your life, your answer may be completely different than your best friend or your next door neighbor. You may also have a completely different answer for how you manage your mental health. Finding and utilizing coping strategies that can be easily implemented in your life […]
Dirty Talk: Chores!
Most everyone hates to do chores. We do them because we have to, though we do gain a little satisfaction once the horrible chores are done! Marriages and relationships are not immune to chores and cleaning becoming problems and arguments. We are going to explore this a bit and talk about the common complaints […]
3 Tips to Get You on the Right Side of Calm
They say you can wake up on the wrong side of the bed. But many days it feels like you woke up on the wrong side of calm. And who can blame you? Life seems to have gotten more complicated, stressful and chaotic, making it more difficult to feel peaceful and calm. But there are things […]
Priorities: Are You and Your Partners On Different Pages?
Differing priorities is another common reason couples struggle. Priorities can range from seemingly minimal things like what kind of coffee is important to buy, all the way to life direction priorities. We will explore some of these more common areas and provide some tools and tips to overcome these common roadblocks. “We don’t need to […]
What to Do When You’re At Odds with In-Laws
How many times can you think of that you yourself have had difficulties seeing eye to eye with your in-laws? Do you feel like the relationship with them is difficult and stressful? Well you are not alone! Let’s look at the common stressors which come from the in laws. Holidays: The Ultimate Obligation First and foremost, […]
4 Things to Ask a Therapist Before Starting Therapy
Meeting with a therapist for the first time can feel frightening and overwhelming. But there are ways to make starting counseling less intimidating. One of those ways is to make sure you’ve chosen a therapist who will be a good fit for you. Before committing to a regular schedule with a therapist, there are 4 […]