We aren’t trying to give you a hard time about your work schedule, but rather, some ideas so it doesn’t kill your marriage.
For The Spouse Who Works Too Much
5 Ways to Fight For Your Marriage
If you are in a tough spot in your marriage, it can be easy to think "I don't know what else to do?" Do this....
All I Really Need to Know About Marriage I learned from My Friends
Have you ever wondered if your marriage counselor friends is analyzing your marriage? Well it turns out we are! Here's what we learned...
Making Sense of Closeness
Feeling close to your partner can be simple. We tend to complicate things. Learn how simple it really is.
Making Sense of the Holidays: Holiday Q&A
How do you handle the in-laws? How do you cut down on family drama? How do couples stay connected during all the family gatherings? We have the answers!
Dear Busy Spouse…Sincerely, Your Marriage Counselor
We mean these words from the bottom of our marriage counselor hearts....Just trying to save you some of the regret we hear from so many couples.
How to Rock an Apology (and Forgiveness) According to Saturday Night Live
Can you believe Saturday Night Live taught a valuable lesson for your marriage?
Making Sense of Pornography
We love our guest bloggers! We picked the brain of Mark Bell, LMFT, CSAT about the impact of porn in a marriage. His insight is fantastic...its something every person in a committed relationship should read.
Premarital Counseling: The one item that should be on everyone’s checklist!
Who should do premarital counseling? Our guest blogger, Dianne Gottlieb Nicolls, MS, LMFT, specializes in premarital counseling...here's what she has to say.
5 Things To Do If You Have Had an Affair
It is not intuitive. If you want to rebuild trust with your spouse, you will have to learn how to handle things after an affair.
Making Sense of Empathy
Your marriage will not survive without this skill. Here is a tangible tool to help with empathy.
How to Resolve Unresolvable Hurts
Are you and your partner stuck having the same conversation without resolution? You may be stuck in a never-ending cycle. Try this instead.
What About When There is An Addiction?
When there are addictive behaviors in a relationship, couples need a lot of support. Here are some thoughts if there is addiction in your marriage.
Making Sense of Support: When a Loved One is Sick
If this doesn't apply to you or your partner, it likely applies to someone you know. Feel free to share!
How to Keep Your Marriage From Getting Stale
A stale marriage is the breeding ground for disconnection. Here is a tried and true way to keep your marriage alive.
Making Sense of Curiosity
How to move from conflict to connection. Hint: Curiosity creates compassion, which creates connection.
The Biggest Predictors of Divorce
Did you know that if any of these 4 things are present in your communication, you are more likely to divorce?
My 20th Wedding Anniversary–Reflections From a Marriage Counselor
On my 20th wedding anniversary, I wanted to share my reflections of 20 years of marriage.
5 Words That Will Change the Way You Fight
Want to resolve fights quicker? Try these 5 words...
35 Questions to a Connected Marriage
We put together daily check-in questions...perfect for connecting in your marriage. The best part? It's a heck of a a lot cheaper than couples therapy,
