“We’re More Like Roommates Than Husband and Wife.”
It’s one of the most common things I hear from couples: “I love my spouse, but it feels like we’re
Tug of War with Teens: What’s Actually Going On?
If you’re raising a teenager, you already know the game: one day they’re confident, decisive, and ready to take on
To Text or Not To Text – That is the Question!
A topic that often comes up, directly or indirectly, in couples counseling is how partners interact with each other via
Everything I Need to Know… I Learned in Kindergarten
In 1986, Robert Fulghum published the book Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. I love that title.
Honest Feedback in Marriage Counseling: Why Truth Helps
Don’t Just Tell Me What I Want to Hear It’s not uncommon for people to open up to family members,
The “Compliment Sandwich”: Does It Belong in Marriage?
Many of us have heard of the “compliment sandwich.” It’s a communication technique that’s often taught in the workplace. The
Marriage Requires New Muscles
A husband once told me, with complete sincerity: “I’m just not wired that way.” He wasn’t making an excuse—or at
But It Doesn’t Feel Natural
It comes up all the time in my work with couples. I’ll suggest to a husband that he be more
You Go First
It’s one of the most common patterns I see in marriage counseling, and it sounds something like this: He thinks:
Do You Hear Me Now?
Imagine trying to communicate with someone who speaks a completely different language. Most of us instinctively start talking louder and