“We’ve been together for 8 years, and over the last few years we’ve been steadily drifting apart. We keep having the same argument over and over, touched off by different things, and we only end up hurting each other. If I…
Build a Stronger Love With These 10 Tips Think of your relationship as a garment you want to last a lifetime. To keep it looking and feeling great, you would strengthen the seams, mend any small rips, and avoid damage to…
Why Does Fighting with Your Partner Hurt So Much? Relationship problems trigger huge emotions. You want to talk with your spouse or boyfriend or girlfriend without getting angry. So why does it keep happening? Fighting threatens a person's sense of safety.…
"It feels like we have the same arguments over and over again." "I know deep down that I love him, but too often, I just don't feel it." "Why does it take so little to set her off? I barely walked…
We've all heard that every relationship takes work. Care, time and attention are necessary - that is indeed how we maintain good relationships. But at some point, you may find yourself asking, am I trying too hard in my relationship?? Often,…
Sometimes the greatest stress in a marriage or partnership isn't about poor communication or a loss of love and affection. The hidden issue for many couples is depression. This condition often plagues couples who come to therapy confused and distressed about…
Many of us hope the new year will find us growing closer and more secure in our relationships. If you are taking time to think about the kind of partnership you want to build, and what you personally can bring to it…
Do you struggle with constant fighting in a relationship? Arguing with your partner can really hurt. Handled one way, it can cause pain and injury. But handled another, something beautiful and tender may unfold. Constant fighting in a relationship can be…
He works long hours; she wants him to come on time for dinner as a family. He likes their place tidy; she forgets to put things away. She wants to hear what he's thinking, but he's silent. They may never solve…
How often do we express anger to a loved one like this: "I know you don't do things just to make me mad. But what you've done really bothers me. Can we talk about this and understand what happened, so we…
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