I am often asked if there is a fast solution to marriage / relationship problems. The answer – perhaps . Relationship problems are complicated. If there was a simple solution, you probably would not be perusing this site for ideas. Being realistic, it may take some adjustments to make the necessary changes. But, the more …
The start of a new year is an excellent opportunity to make goals for the future. If your relationship with your partner/spouse is not as positive as you would like, setting a goal to improve the relationship may be a great goal. I can help you. Give me a call and lets all set some …
I read an interesting article on a local news site today. It caught my attention because it is on a topic I address with couples and families on a daily basis – overscheduling. Here is a link to the article on how parents typically overschedule the lives of their children: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=13488424 I think this issues …
I hear a lot at this time of the year things like: “We just decided to get through the Holidays and then we will talk about divorce”, or “Let’s just give the kids a good Christmas and then we can deal with our problems”. Why not deal with the relationship problems now? Waiting rarely makes …
I consider selfishness to be the cancer of any relationship. As soon as the question “What’s in it for me?” becomes the focus, the relationship may be on a downward spiral. Focusing on what you are not receiving, how imperfect your partner is, what deficiencies they possess, etc. will only set you up for failure. …
I just got back from 4 days away with my wife. It was fabulous. We had time to talk free of the distractions and stresses of life. We had time to connect in ways that are just not possible during the day to day grind of life. Vacations can be very healthy for relationships. I …
I am often asked the question: “Can our marriage make it?” My response is generally “Yes”. If two people want their marriage to work and they are both willing to put the effort they each need to into the relationship, of course it can work. The key factors are being committed, being willing to focus …
Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. It brings reflection as the season cools, trees change, and foliage falls. It reminds me of something I frequently hear as I counsel couples through their marriage/relationship problems. I often hear: “She has changed”, or “He is different than when we got married”. Sometimes the changes …
I was recently interviewed for an article on how to get your children to sleep in their own bed. If you ever have problems getting your children to sleep in their own bed or go to bed easily, read my thoughts. Click here to read the article.
As I sit in my office and gaze out the window at the beautiful cityscape and mountains, I marvel that I get to work in such a fabulous environment. From here everything looks picturesque. I was so enthralled with the scenery earlier today that I ventured out of the building during a brief break between …
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