Therapy on a good day Most couples seek therapy when things feel unmanageable in their relationship. This is typically when our survival mode is turned on and all we want is to keep our heads above the water. We want to get instant comfort and support for our situation. This is also the time whenContinue reading “Therapy on a good day”
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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?”
Therapy is not Q&A
Therapy is not Q&A I hate to break this to you, but if you are hoping that someone can tell you exactly what you should or should not do when you go to therapy, you will be disappointed. While a therapist might know what a healthy relationship looks like, we cannot give you an exactContinue reading “Therapy is not Q&A”
