Shame lies at the heart of many of the issues that bring people to counseling. The dictionary definition of shame is “a painful feeling...

Forgive and forget is advice that has been passed down through generations. But is it as easy as it sounds? Forgive? Maybe. Forget?...

“Parting shots” are insults hurled at the end of a relationship, for example, “I never loved you,” “You’re a narcissist,” or “I wish I...

First of all, date nights don’t have to be at night. You can do them any day at any time. The Gottman Institute’s research shows that 2...

Can divorced couples live together? Living together during the proceedings often becomes quite challenging, especially when separation is...

How do I know if the work our relationship needs is too much work? I believe that every committed relationship deserves your best shot...

Phub (short for "phone snub") When you’re ignoring someone in favor of your phone. Frequently being phubbed by a romantic partner creates...

You may be on the same page with your partner for most things, but there will come a time when you don’t see eye to eye. You have some...

I sat and listened to a man today. He was upset and getting impatient. He enjoyed talking about his job, so I asked him questions about...

Some children are literally raised to hide their emotional needs. Many parents who raise their children this way are otherwise fine...

Being asked to change can evoke some intense emotions, and so looking at ways people being asked to change could manage these emotions,...

All people have odd behaviors. Sometimes they are not weird at all to us but may appear odd to an outside observer. While many behaviors...

On a quest for love. Dating apps are pocket sized slot machines. Swiping left is the polite gesture to reject potential suitors without...

However much a mother may wish it weren't so, her ex is the children’s father and should never be airbrushed out of their lives..."...

Why would anyone want a fake service dog? For some, it is as simple as wanting to have the companionship of their dog on trips to stores...

Why do people believe in God? For most people the answer seems obvious: Its self-evident that God exists. From the point of the believer,...

If sometimes disliking your partner is okay, then when do you know that you've crossed the line to true unhappiness? In other words, when...

New relationships can be tricky. It is likely that your method of communication will be via text message. With texting, you don’t have...

Anger is an emotion that we all experience, and it signifies that something has to be done. Anger makes you aware that there is a...

If you’re one of the 70% of U.S. adults who share your sleeping space with a significant other, you know that bedtime isn’t all cuddles...