My Partner Is Not Affectionate or Romantic? How to Rekindle the Spark
In any long-term relationship, there are times when partners can become complacent and romance can seem to fade away or disappear entirely. This can be attributed to a wide variety of reasons, from the challenges of daily responsibilities getting in the way of spending time together to lack of communication. While it is no one […]
Why Do I Feel Like My Husband Is Hiding Something? Signs of Secrecy & How to Talk About It
With any relationship, open communication and trust are key to success. When one partner is being secretive or hiding things from the other, this can effectively close communication and damage the trust that has been so carefully built from the start. Oftentimes, the partner that feels the other is hiding something feels distrustful and often […]
My Husband Criticizes Me: How to Handle Constant Criticism in Marriage
No relationship is perfect, and neither is your spouse, no matter how much you love them and trust them. There are times that your partner can be challenging or disruptive, which can inevitably lead to you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed, resulting in your criticizing their behavior or actions. And while some criticism can be helpful, […]
Breaking the Cycle of Resentment: How to Let Go and Move Forward
No matter how long you’ve been together, every relationship can have highs and lows. From the excitement of first getting married to the challenges of everyday commitments and responsibilities that come soon after, there are countless hurdles that couples must work together to overcome each and every single day in their relationship. This process involves […]
The True Price of Divorce: Understanding the Financial and Emotional Costs of Divorce
When any couple reaches a breaking point in their marriage and the dreaded word, ‘divorce,’ starts to rear its ugly head, they may already feel like their relationship is on a path towards failure. Whether it’s due to infidelity, lack of communication or an outright betrayal, this is a dangerous path for any married couple […]
The Role of Self-Care in a Strong Marriage: How Taking Care of Yourself Helps the Relationship
When thinking about ways to keep a marriage vibrant and healthy, we often find ourselves considering aspects that involve both partners. Whether it’s maintaining healthy and open communication, making sure to dedicate ample quality time together or simply taking the time to show how much you care about your partner, it’s easy to understand why […]
Is It Just a Rough Patch? Recognizing When to Seek Help in Your Relationship
Every relationship has its ups and downs, whether you’ve been together for a few months, a few years or a few decades. Sometimes, these rough patches are just temporary and can be relatively easy to get through with some teamwork and a little extra elbow grease. On the other hand, these bumps in the road […]
A Partner’s Guide to Supporting Grief: Navigating Loss Together
There is no experience quite as life-changing as experiencing a tragic loss. Whether it’s the sudden death of a beloved family member or the loss of a treasured career, these life-altering experiences can truly be devastating to any individual. From the sudden absence to the loss of support to uncertainty of the future, there are […]
When the Nest Empties: Rediscovering Your Relationship After Kids Leave Home
There’s no doubt that one of the most exciting times of a parent’s life is seeing your children successfully reach adulthood and move on to the next stage of their lives. Whether this is heading off to college or moving out to start an adventure on their own, flying free from the nest is an […]
Surviving the Holidays After an Affair
While the holiday season may bring about fond memories and happy times spent with friends and family, there are some situations that can cause insurmountable stress and despair, such as experiencing the turmoil of infidelity. This betrayal is often felt tenfold during the holiday season, which is meant to be a season of celebrating love […]
Burnout and Your Marriage: Supporting Each Other Through Stress
When you or your partner are working a high-stress job or consistently coping with high-stress situations, such as providing long-term care for an aging parent, it’s easy to fall into burnout. From losing so much of our daily time and energy to these tasks or experiencing continual stress from repeating the same tasks day after […]
Strengthening Your Relationship Through Life’s Transitions
When it comes to life, it’s key to remember that everything is always changing. Nothing that we have or do is set in stone, which is both a blessing and a curse. As we get older, our children will, too, eventually moving out and leaving us empty nesters. We’ll also reach the point in our […]
Healing After Infidelity: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
No matter how long or short couples have been together, every relationship has its ups and downs. From lack of time spent together to issues with children to work getting in the way of reality, there are many hurdles that couples must work together to overcome in order to keep their relationship healthy and thriving. […]
The Five C’s in Marriage:The Key Building Blocks to a Successful Relationship
For any couple who is in a romantic relationship and is considering marriage or already married, it’s important to take a moment to examine the health of the relationship itself. Are you feeling loved, supported and valued? Is your partner? Are there any aspects of your relationship that are in need of some assistance? How […]
Reigniting the Spark:How to Bring Back the Passion in a Stagnant Relationship
With any couple who feels that their relationship is struggling, one of the most common reasons why can be traced back to a loss of passion. Whether it’s lack of one-on-one time or a sexless bedroom, lack of passion in any relationship can quickly cause stagnation, disappointment and, eventually, resentment. In order to address a […]
Finding the Best Couples Retreats Near You
When it comes to marriage, there is nothing that many of us won’t do to keep it flourishing. However, for couples who have been bogged down by day-to-day stressors and responsibilities that are suddenly weighing on their marriage, it can be challenging to find the time and the energy to refocus on their relationship. One […]
What to Expect from a Weekend Marriage Counseling Session
When it comes to the most important relationships in our lives, like our marriage, it’s often easy to become complacent and take things for granted. Life can quickly get in the way of spending quality time together and you can settle into a routine that simply gets you through your day. But this can be […]
What Makes Marriage Counseling Retreats Different from Weekly Counseling?
For any couple who is going through a rough patch in their marriage, they are likely considering what to do next. Although frightening and uncomfortable, realizing that your relationship might be in need of help is the first step towards making positive change. Oftentimes, the next step involves reaching out to a licensed therapist to […]
A Get-a-Way to Restore Your Marriage: Upcoming Events & Marriage Intensive Retreats
For any couple who has reached a breaking point in their marriage, it can be daunting to even admit that you may need help. But realizing that your relationship is in danger and reaching out for support is the first step you can take on the road to recovery. By reaching out to a licensed […]
A Deep Dive into Intensive Marriage Counseling
For so many of us, it can be truly painful to look at our closest relationship, our marriage, and admit that not everything is perfect. Whether it’s dealing with lack of time to spend alone together, lack of energy to devote to one another or a deeper issue such as the loss of a child […]