“For richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health.” These may be cliche words, but the meaning behind them is valid and true. When we commit to marriage, we promise to stand by our spouse through all that lies ahead for us. As the years go on, difficulties will arise–job loss, financial struggles, raising children, …
Two weeks ago, I walked into a room full of people that I know from different moments throughout my life, family and friends. As I saw them, I was reminded of the personal relationship that I have developed with each one of them. The feeling of love permeated my body; I could not stop smiling. …
Here are some great tips from Dr. Swinton on when you and your partner should have conversations about having children.
Many couples come to me and say, “Please, just help us communicate better. “ Often what they are actually saying is, “There is a disconnection that we don’t know how to remedy with the words we have already tried.” When I help people with their communication skills, I’m not just helping them find the right …
It’s a given in life that we won’t always agree with our spouse in many things, including parenting. In working with kids and parents on creating a better parent-child relationship, I often hear parents disagree but save the discussion for when the kids aren’t around. Many disagreements should wait until it’s just the two of you …
Two reasons disagreeing in front of your children may be OK Read More
Have you been feeling unhappy in your relationship? Or even just feeling that your partner doesn’t show enough love to you? Most of us experience these feelings at one time or another in our relationships. If we are honest with ourselves, it is easier to look at our partner and figure out what he or …
One of my favorite things about being a therapist is when I have my own, “Ah-hah!” moments. I had one such moment recently when doing some teaching about pornography. I explained three common reasons people turn to pornography. They turn to it when they are tired, lonely, or bored. I explained that pornography becomes a substitute …
How talking about pornography got me grounded from Netflix Read More
When I was learning how to downhill mountain bike, it was scary sometimes because when I picked up speed there were many obstacles that were threatening, required split second decision-making, and had potential to harm or injure me. My mentor taught me that one of the best techniques I could learn was with my eyes …
Throughout our lives, most of us can recall hearing that we need to mind our manners. I know that I am continuously working with my children to remember to say please, thank you and you’re welcome. As adults, we know that it is important, kind and respectful to have good manners with those around us …
What is it that you want people to feel when they walk into your home? What impact does your environment have on your relationships? Creating an intentional space in your home can have a big impact on the way that the home feels and can you’re your relationships flourish. The image above is of my …
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