"Til death do us part.” It’s a beautiful thought—until about three years into marriage when you realize you don’t really know the person you married. Maybe it’s a disagreement that escalates in ways you never expected. Maybe it’s unspoken expectations, different approaches to finances, or...
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to put away distractions and truly connect with your partner. Whether you’re enjoying a romantic dinner, a cozy night in, or a spontaneous road trip, great conversations can bring you closer. Here are some fun, meaningful, and even silly...
In my time as a marriage counselor, there is probably one statement I have heard more than any other, and that is, “I just don’t think I will ever get over this.” This statement is often said by my clients who have recently learned their...
When you build a fire, whether to warm your home or to add a bit of ambience on a cold, winter’s night, you know you’ve got to tend to the fire to keep it going. Relationships are no different. They, too, begin with that initial...
When you first fell in love, you could never imagine that someday, the sound of your partner chewing could make you want to scream. It’s inevitable that once we are out of our honeymoon phase and reality sets in, we realize that all relationships take...