Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail – Here’s Why
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For some reason the calendar seems to dictate the desire to become a better person. You may feel a surge of excitement at the prospect of overcoming
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.
Gifts that Give!
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With the holiday season around the corner, the necessity of gift-giving is on most of our minds. Many of us feel pressured to provide and ‘prove’ our
How To Enjoy Your Family and In-Laws This Year
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Are you already playing out scenarios in your head about what could go wrong this holiday season? Maybe you are tired of feeling uncomfortable around the in-laws,
Prevent Holiday Travel Stress with These 3 Tips
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The holidays all sound good in theory – the gifts you’ll receive, the catching up you’ll do with family, a soft wintry morning snowfall depending on where
Chore Wars
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“Chore Wars” are a common problem for couples: 1) sharing housework 2) negotiating the schedule for chores 3) agreeing on standards that are acceptable to both partners.
Overcoming Passivity and Passive-Aggressive Behavior
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In the Early Stages of Therapy Couples therapy has numerous challenges in the early sessions depending on the type of presenting problem. Our next few newsletters will
5 Principles for Sustaining Intimacy in Your Marriage
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The following list highlights some of the principles that we believe are most helpful in creating and sustaining intimacy. Some of these principles are counterintuitive. 1. The
A Surprising (and Magical) Perspective on Your Marriage
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Every couple has some aggravations with their relationship that seem to defy understanding. “Why in the heck does he/she keep doing that when it is guaranteed to
Surprising Medical Study: Is Your Marriage Like Poison Ivy?
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Recently as I was reading a mostly dry academic journal, I came upon an interesting research article about the power of beliefs. It’s a common notion that
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