Super Negotiating for Couples
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Marriage is a challenge. Growing your business is a challenge. What happens when you try to combine the two? I know first-hand how daunting it is to
Couples’ Blog
Welcome to our Couples’ Blog. Here we post occasional articles and practical exercises for couples who wish to improve their marriage or relationship. Look through the title and beginnings of articles below, and click any title to read them. Or scan the list of categories to find topics that interest you. You can also use the search box to find articles containing specific words. It’s good to know you’re not alone.
For a Surprising Valentine’s Gift Take This Quiz
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Valentine’s Day practically forces most couples to focus on their relationship. But in fact it’s not a bad thing to remind.each other of your appreciation and affection
Confessions of a Marriage Counselor
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I have a confession to make. I want to be accepted for who I am. I hear this lament from so many couples, it’s universal. I bet
Rapid Fire Tips for Holiday Division of Labor
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How many decisions will you make with your honey over the holidays? Whether you guess fifty or five hundred, I guarantee that you will make even more.
The Hidden Cost of Too Much Compromise in Your Relationship
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Who hasn’t heard about the importance of compromise in a relationship? But how often do we hear about the price that is paid for that compromise? In
How to Deal with Desire Discrepancy
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Reprinted from San Jose Mercury News (CA) Pete occasionally writes answers for a Q&A column on relationships in the San Jose Mercury News. This month we’re sharing
Take Time in Confronting Spouse’s Annoying Habits
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Today’s question is answered by therapist Dr. Peter Pearson, co-founder of the Menlo Park Couples Institute. QUESTION: My husband and I have been married 20 years, and
How to Tell the Truth, Part 2
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Last month we presented the first six steps to telling the truth with your partner, even when it’s on a difficult or touchy subject. To review the
Six Steps to Telling the Truth
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It’s understandable that couples are wary about bringing up sensitive topics. The avoidance of pain and distress are major motivators to go into hiding. But too much
7 Steps to Help Your Partner Want to Change
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Everyone has something they’d like to change in their partner. Unfortunately too many partners believe, “If my partner loves me they should want to change.” Frequently this
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