Nearly 90% of the couples that I work with state that poor communication is the most challenging relationship issue they grapple with.  We usually think that we have understood what was said to us or that we are being clear when we are discussing an important issue.  We then get completely surprised by the response […]

A Hindu saint and his disciples were visiting the Ganges River, where they found a group of family members on the banks shouting in anger at each other. Turning to his disciples, the saint smiled and asked, ‘Why do people in anger shout at each other?’ His disciples thought for a while. One of them finally said, ‘Because […]

Arguing is a normal part of all relationships and can be helpful in helping couples learn about each other and resolve differences.  BUT there is a difference between fighting to hurt each other and simply disagreeing about something.  Many couples get caught in a destructive cycle in which they look for who is wrong or […]

Infidelity is one of the most devastating problems that can arise in a relationship.  Nothing causes a lack of trust and safety in a relationship like infidelity, which can rock the very foundation of your marriage. Infidelity is commonly defined as sexual behavior performed by one partner outside of the relationship.  Infidelity can also extend […]

Do you ever fear that you (or your partner) may be too dependent in your relationship? Having been encouraged by countless self-help authors to be independent in our pursuit of happiness, we believe we are supposed “to do it all by ourselves”.  If, however, life’s challenges have started to stack up, and you find yourself […]