Well, this is a pretty loaded question. Couples counseling absolutely can and does work. However, success in therapy might look different than what couples initially expect. Having success in couples therapy doesn’t mean that you and your partner will live happily ever after and never fight again, but it can mean that you are more...
The truth is we all have a desire for someone else to change and there’s nothing wrong with that. The important thing is that we take a moment to reflect and understand where this desire is coming from to make sure our fingers are pointing in the right direction. What can I learn from the...
In modern relationships, you can’t really win when it comes to ending a relationship. There’s a stigma associated with divorce (“how selfish of you”) and there’s a stigma associated with staying in a relationship that doesn’t make you happy (“you must have low self-worth”). Despite what outside messages you might receive, there does not have...
Knowing if you should stay or leave your relationship is no easy task. There are so many conflicting messages out there about what a relationship can and should offer. Plus, the initial attraction and forming of a relationship is largely an emotional experience. The longer you are in the relationship, the more complex the decision...
From time to time we’ve all been at a point in our relationships, career, friendships, etcetera, where we wished we could see the future. If only there were some kind of crystal ball that would show us where we were heading and whether there was any way to divert course from catastrophe. While I may...
