Apr 13, 2020 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
We’ve all heard the saying, “Pick your battles.” For some of us, there is no such thing as “picking.” We battle whenever someone crosses our line in the sand. For me, it is when I feel that my wife has treated me disrespectfully. Whether she has done it knowingly or...
Oct 16, 2019 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling
The definition of the word conflict, when it is used as a verb, means: “to be different, opposed, or contradictory: to fail to be in agreement or accord” and as a noun, it means: “fight, battle, war.” Conflict in relationships is inevitable. Interpersonal Conflict is...
Sep 20, 2018 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling
As a therapist, I often encounter couples in conflict and as a result, they have grown quite frustrated and weary. Don’t get me wrong, everyone has conflict! Did I say “Everyone”? Yes, I did, but many couples are able to work through their differences and ultimately...
Aug 29, 2018 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling
There are three points I want to address regarding compromise. The first is the importance of self-care. I do not recommend an individual compromise their own wellbeing just to appease their partner. A healthy marriage requires two relatively healthy individuals. ...
Jul 29, 2017 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling
“It’s not supposed to be this hard.” I have heard this phrase over and over again from struggling couples. What they are referring to is the gap between expectations and reality. Few couples truly understand how much work a healthy marriage requires. Few couples...
