I often write about the importance of being respectful in relationships and for a long time assumed clients (and readersJ) knew what I was talking about. I know this probably was a big assumption to make so now please allow...

Here are the remaining five tips to help you start creating a healthier relationship with yourself. Best of luck and let us know how it goes! TIPS 6-10: 6. Do not excuse abusive behavior for any reason. Too often people...

Taking care of your is so vital to a healthy, fulfilling life that professionals, lay people, clergy, and even business organizations sing its praises. The airlines stress it (put the oxygen mask on yourself first, then the children), therapists give...

Often we have a view of our partner that does not serve our relationship well. For example, if my view of my partner is that he’s selfish then, if I’m not careful, I can easily interpret 90% of his behaviors...

People often talk about how unhappy they are in their relationships. They complain about their poor sex life, lack of connection, mistreatment, their partner’s habits, and so on. They wish things would change and say they are willing to do...

Sally has been away a lot during the past month due to business. Subsequently her husband has had to take on a great deal of the household responsibilities and raising the kids. They are fortunate because both of their schedules...

How many times have you heard someone say they’re not very affectionate, not much of a “feelings” person, or not one to wear their heart on their sleeve etc…? I hear these statements all the time and they’re all cop...

I've received several comments following my last post on domestic violence and wanted to address some of them. FIrst and foremost I want to thank all my readers for taking the time to write in on this topic. I also...

This week’s headlines regarding Nancy Cooper’s murder has led me to write this post. Nancy was the mother of two beautiful little girls who are now left to deal with one of the most traumatizing, life altering adversities anyone could...

Many people seem to think that when there is a problem in a relationship, getting married will make it disappear. I have no idea where this thought or fantasy came from but let me be clear…it is NOT true. In...

Have you ever known anyone who just couldn’t sit down? S/he would be folding the laundry, mowing the lawn, straightening up an already clean house, weeding, gardening, exercising, taking a bike ride, running to the store, washing the car, waxing...

It seems that as we get older, we get more and more stuck in our ways. For example, if I get really upset at my husband I tend to get quiet and stew. I do this every time I’m really...

Samantha asked her mother to please pick her up at school on time today since she has practice across town right after school. Her mother immediately became defensive and started explaining all the reasons she’s late. She told her daughter...

It never ceases to amaze me how poorly people speak of their partners when not in their presence. I hear women bad mouthing men in general, and their partners in specific, often. I hear men making derogatory statements about their...

Addiction is toxic to families. Regardless of which family member is the addict, all family members suffer. Once a family member is under the grip of addiction, the entire family’s life gets turned upside down. Regardless of what the addiction...