Do you let your eyes wander? Do you negatively compare your spouse to other attractive people? Do you do a double-take and check out that attractive person again? Are you interacting excessively or inappropriately with another person you feel some level of attraction toward? I read some disturbing statistics today. According to a study by …
Do you ever have trouble falling asleep? Is it difficult to fall back asleep if you wake during the night or early in the morning? Do you tend to get sick more when you struggle to sleep? Difficulty sleeping can be very frustrating and can impact your health. Studies have shown that your immune system’s …
Valentine’s day is rapidly approaching. Do you dread it? Do you get excited? Do you think it is a stupid holiday? I regularly work with couples that dread, get excited, or roll their eyes when I ask if they are doing anything for Valentine’s day. I typically suggest that couples make Valentine’s day special for …
Do you and your significant other ever involve other people in your disagreements? Do you try to involve a family member or friend to help resolve your relationship problems? If so, you may be creating unhealthy triangles. Most couples can get along well on their own if things are calm, stresses are low, children are …
Does using social media ever distract you from your couple relationship? Involvement in social media adds another task to already busy and over-programmed day. I have clients tell me daily about how busy they are, how they don’t have time to do some of the things that they know will help their relationship. They rattle …
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What do you do when you are frustrated with your significant other or your children? Do you react? Avoid? Become aggressive? When friction issues surface in a relationship, emotions can become charged. The two most common natural reactions when emotions escalate are aggressiveness or avoidance. Neither reaction helps resolve the problem in a calm-rational way. Aggressiveness: Aggressiveness is …
Winter can be a rough time for individuals, couples, and families. Depression rates, suicide rates, relationship dissatisfaction, lack of motivation, and general life dissatisfaction are more prevalent during the winter months. Why? One big reason is because of the sun. A lack of exposure to sunlight and Vitamin D can aggravate the above-listed struggles. During …
As we venture into the new year we often reflect on our life goals and make resolutions toward reaching them. I know I often have some mixed feelings as I consider my goals and resolutions. I feel guilt for what I didn’t accomplish during the previous year, and excitement regarding what I believe I can …
The month of December pulls on families more than any other month of the year. Statistics show that families are over-planned and more on edge with one another during this stressful time of year. Gatherings with friends, work parties, school holiday performances, and a host of other commitments can become burdensome. Somewhere in there parents …
The Holidays can be a wonderful time of year. In fact, we often call it the most wonderful time of the year. It can be wonderful because it provides a forum for families to gather and connect. Yet, many families struggle with challenges that seem to surface as all join together. The joining can lead …
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