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Relationships, Parenting, and Emotional Wellness

Do You Know Your Relationship Bill of Rights?

Do You Know Your Relationship Bill of Rights?

A big, common problem I see with my clients is the misunderstanding of what it means to be married. There is more time spent planning the wedding and engagement than considering the concept of spending the rest of their life together. Therefore, couples often have unrealistic expectations or no expectations at all. Although there are no guarantees in marriage, there are healthy expectations you should hold for yourself and your spouse. Below are ten things that should compris

6 Everyday Things You Do That Ruin Your Relationship

6 Everyday Things You Do That Ruin Your Relationship

When couples split up, everyone wants to know what happened. Friends close to the couple may say, “I thought they were so happy together,” or, “Why after so many years?” However, it’s not always the big things that cause the biggest threat. Sometimes it’s the little things; for example, the numerous times you broke a promise, didn’t show gratitude, or forgot a special occasion. In long-term relationships, the constant threat is taking your partner for granted and failing to m

Social Media Influencers vs. Licensed Relationship Therapists Dating Advice

Social Media Influencers vs. Licensed Relationship Therapists Dating Advice

We’re all influencers to someone because we’re all mentoring. Parents influence children, and teachers mentor and influence students. There are very few parents who haven’t experienced a child telling them the correct answer was something their teacher had said and not what their parent had. We want our children to follow good mentors and, therefore, embrace influencers for our children. However, if you’re an adult, and social media influencers have become your primary influe

5 Warning Signs Your Marriage Needs Attention

5 Warning Signs Your Marriage Needs Attention

There is no perfect marriage and all marriages need constant attention to keep them vibrant and alive. Years of working with couples has taught me the number one reason marriages fall apart is because partners stop listening and paying attention to each other. When someone feels as though what they say or feel doesn’t matter, they learn to protect themselves from getting hurt. They achieve this by giving up on expressing their emotional needs. Once this happens the couple los

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