John and Mary know their marriage needs help, and though Mary has mentioned counseling now and then, they continue to put off doing something about it. I get it. Seeing a marriage counselor is not on most people’s bucket list. It is understandable but also…
Sometimes couples who start out communicating with love and kindness, build up so many unresolved issues and so much bitterness it is like they have angry dogs locked in their hearts. When this occurs, their former words of adoration and appreciation may deteriorate to barking…
Your husband or wife has experienced a death or significant loss and you have no idea what to do. There is no rule book for grieving so people grieve in different ways for different periods of time. These are waters you need to tread lightly…
John and Mary have been married for several years. Mary knew there were problems, but heart crushing shock consumed her when she discovered John was having an affair. John lied at first but soon had no choice but to admit what he’d done. Mary has…
Are you feeling anxious or sad? Try gratitude! Gratitude changes our emotional health. It is harder to feel anxious or depressed when grateful. When I am grateful, I am a happier person. Almost 5 years ago, I was lying in the hospital after two separate…
Tip number one: If you have children, please don’t fight in front of them or involve them in marital issues. I can’t begin to tell you how much that hurts them. For several years I served as a middle school counselor. Some of the most…