It is not uncommon for people to have problems communicating effectively. In fact, it is the #1 issue that most people say they want to change in my therapy practice.

When you became involved with your partner you might not have realized you were also getting your in-laws and extended family members with the relationship.

We all deserve to feel safe and secure in our lives and having a healthy relationship with money is part of that process. We are taught about how to think about and manage money as children. Coming to understand these attitudes will help you to begin to change the views that may not be serving you as you try to move forward in life.

Most people believe that saying “I’m sorry” is all that is needed for an apology, but that is decidedly not so. Apologizing is about understanding the other person’s feelings, saying you are sorry that your actions hurt them and then stating how you intend to do something different in the future.

No matter how hard you try, at some point in your relationship you are going to feel hurt by something your partner said or did. You may be lied to, misunderstood, or feel rejected. If not addressed, these hurts will lead you further away from the loving relationship you want and keep you locked in the past.