The 4 Ways You’re Probably Pushing Love Away
Receiving love requires as much of us as giving love does. Perhaps it’s even more anxiety producing because, when we initiate loving words and actions, we’re in the driver’s seat. When our mate initiates, we’re not in control. That can make us feel off-balance. We can feel vulnerable. If we don’t respond, we’re rejecting. If […]
Are You A Starter Or A Finisher?
Marriage is made up of moments, ordinary moments, at times beautiful and at times tragic. Whether you have been married less than 1 year of over 50 years, you have experienced a multitude of moments… Moments of agony — Moments of ecstasy Embarrassing moments — Unrealistic expectations Treasured friendships — Monotonous moments Multiple misunderstandings — Astounding […]
Married And Blindsided
In today’s blog, we want to introduce you to James Browning and his wife Hannah. They are dear friends who have been married 5 years. James is our web designer. They have never been clients… Together they confronted one of the most brutal challenges that any young couple could ever be asked to face. Together […]
Shattered Mirrors
December is a great time to look back on the year. A time of reflection, remembering the lessons we learned the blessings we received. During the month of December, we are sharing the most popular posts of the past year. We started this blog as a way to be a blessing and help to couples, […]
Up Close And Way Too Personal
December is a great time to look back on the year. A time of reflection, remembering the lessons we learned the blessings we received. During the month of December, we are sharing the most popular posts of the past year. We started this blog as a way to be a blessing and help to couples, […]
Don’t Call It Love: The Science Behind Infatuation
December is a great time to look back on the year. A time of reflection, remembering the lessons we learned the blessings we received. During the month of December, we are sharing the most popular posts of the past year. We started this blog as a way to be a blessing and help to couples, […]
Dad, You Are Important!
December is a great time to look back on the year. A time of reflection, remembering the lessons we learned the blessings we received. During the month of December, we are sharing the most popular posts of the past year. We started this blog as a way to be a blessing and help to couples, […]
Making Love From Your Heart
“Mostly all you can do in love is repair how you screw up.” John Gottman, Ph.D. Sound unromantic? Sometimes marriage is unromantic. It’s so easy to miss each other. As a marriage and family therapist, I watch people miss their mate’s attempt at connection or their mate’s need for connection. One spouse may initiate conversation and the […]
The Blessing Of US
Happy Thanksgiving! David and I want to share an incredibly beautiful interchange between a elderly couple who have been married 73 years. Let it serve as a reminder of how to create a loving, lasting relationship. Erin Solari, videotaped this encounter between her great grandmother Laura (93 years old) and her great grandfather, Howard (92 […]
Shattered Mirrors
Can you tolerate being questioned by your mate? What happens in your relationship when your spouse dares to speak up and confront you about something? Can you accept being challenged or do you view that as a sign of disrespect? Do you believe that if your spouse loves you they will never raise any issue […]