
When Your Attitude Speaks Louder Than Your Words
“What am I doing wrong?” You could be doing everything right… and still be doing it wrong. Maybe you’ve learned

Helping Around the House: Why 5% Can Feel Like 50%
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The Accident You Can’t See
You’re sitting in traffic. The light has turned green. The car in front of you isn’t moving. You wait a

“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