Setting Boundaries without messing up your relationship Last post, we defined how to set boundaries without being too rigid or too loose. We also talked about the importance of delivery – how...
You've said to yourself, "My relationship needs help!" And yet, there you are, still arguing. Still disconnected. Still not able to talk about it. Maybe you're even beginning to think about...
Divorce and Mental Health If you love someone who may be going through a divorce, here are nine ways you can help by supporting their mental health. 1. Do encourage...
Improve your relationship by learning about your brain! Can understanding your brain and your partner’s brain help you have a better relationship? Can working on your relationship grow and strengthen...
Codependency People overuse and misuse the term codependency all the time. They say things like: “I’m so codependent. I rely on her for so much.” “It’s codependent to ask for...
Which are you? Withdrawer or Pursuer? Many relationships have one partner that tends to withdraw, and another that tends to pursue the withdrawing partner. To make it simple, I’ll describe...
What will we do in Couples Therapy sessions? As couples counselors, we have lots of couples say, “I've never done couples therapy before. I don’t know what to expect.” It creates a...
How does your partner feel coming home to you? 3 Relationship Tips to Help Have you ever wondered why you and/or your partner are considerate, thoughtful, respectful, and polite to...
Why Couples Choose Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)? Emotionally Focused Couples Therapists share why they love this approach to helping couples and how it has enhanced their own lives. There are so...
How do I know if we need Couples Counseling? At some point in a committed relationship, many people may find themselves wondering: “How do I know we need couples counseling?”...