Unfortunately, infidelity in relationships may be more common than we realize. The numbers do vary somewhat depending on what studies you look at but an anonymous survey by YouGov in 2015 found that about 1 in 5 Americans admitted to cheating on their partner. Assuming this number is fairly accurate, it is likely that you or …
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Is there such a thing as loving oneself too much? What about too little? How do we achieve the balance of self; in the sense that it is just right? Let’s delve into what each of these actually mean and then expand upon their relationship towards each other: Self-esteem: what we THINK and FEEL and …
Have you ever heard parents of teenagers say things like, “What am I getting out of being a parent to this kid?” and “When do I start getting something in return?” It sounds like these parents love their children but are stressed by the job of parenting. This kind of cost-benefit language used from well-intentioned …
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This weekend we were spending time as a family with our good friends up at Bear Lake. My son and daughter were playing outside when my son came in and asked for a paper towel. I looked down to see that he had skinned his knee and was bleeding in one spot and had road …
Do you believe your spouse should change for you or vice versa? I’ve heard a lot of people say, “I don’t want him to change who he is because I’m unhappy.” I can see where these people are coming from. They have unmet needs but feel it is asking too much or would be going …
This morning my wife was singing, “We’re Better When We’re Together” and it made me think how often she and I are out in the community with people we may not know, but how much better it makes us feel, think, and live when we act kind, thoughtful, and see everyone around us as …
Have you ever been in a situation when someone one has said or done something that hurt your feelings? Have you ever held on to feelings of anger, pain, sadness, or rejection? Have you ever felt like your mind and body are so much more flooded when that person is your partner, child or family …
Many times clients I meet with apologize for crying in a session. I always reassure them that crying is healthy and my office is a safe place to have a good cry. You may ask, “Is crying really “good” for you?” Yes it is! There is even scientific research to support that. Research shows …
If you’re anything like me, my guess is that your knee jerk reaction to a discussion about goals involves a certain amount of anticipated feelings of guilt or inadequacy. Don’t worry! Part of the goal of this blog will be to learn how to make your goals work for you rather than you work …
Have you ever heard your precious child say something that caught you off guard in a negative way? Have you ever heard your child say something like, “I am so stupid” and “I can’t do anything right?” Many caregivers almost intuitively know that calling a child “stupid” could impact the child’s idea of how smart …
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