The perfect age to get married is…

The perfect age to get married is… I used to think 25 was the perfect age to get married. 25 was perfect because I would still be young. We could have a few years to ourselves and then we could have our first kid by 30. Perfect life eh? I had this all planned outContinue reading “The perfect age to get married is…”

Can I (truly) change a person?

Can I (truly) change a person? Recently, my husband asked me this question, “Do you think we can change another person?” And I thought for a moment. I think realistically, we can. We see it happen all the time. A husband doesn’t go out with his friends because he doesn’t want to upset his wife.Continue reading “Can I (truly) change a person?”

Happy Marriage vs. Healthy Marriage

Happy Marriage vs. Healthy Marriage From the very beginning, my goal has always been to build a healthy marriage and not a happy marriage. Why? In a happy marriage: Conflicts might be avoided at all costs There might be too much “us” and not enough “self” Couples might give up easily when the marriage isContinue reading “Happy Marriage vs. Healthy Marriage”

Can you help me fix my partner?

Can you help me fix my partner? When couples come to therapy, I hear these questions a lot.. Can you help me fix my partner? Can you tell them why they are wrong? Can you tell them why they should listen to me? The truth is, I cannot fix them. You cannot fix them. NobodyContinue reading “Can you help me fix my partner?”