My niece recently introduced me to her new fiancé. Later she pulled me aside and asked me what the secret is to a happy marriage. I replied to her, “My advice as a counselor is love, commitment, trust, respect, healthy communication, autonomy and intimacy. But personally, I am happily married after 30 years because I…
Are you a parent of a child who is disrespectful to you? Teaching our children to respect us takes quite a bit of skill as a parent! Our children watch and listen to us from a very young age, in order to have their needs met. Not just their physical needs for food, shelter and…
We often attract what is familiar, even if it unhealthy for us. The way you currently navigate your relationship is likely influenced by what your parents or role models demonstrated to you growing up. If your parents got along, or fought, or divorced, or remarried, or if one parent abandoned you growing up… all of…
Have you been successful in creating a long-term, fulfilling relationship? We all lack relationship experience when we are young and may have to be in a few relationships to gain insight into navigating them. If you are struggling to create a lasting, loving relationship, these five tips will give you the skills you need so…
Love is not the only thing you need to make your relationship work. Many people have been left by someone who has said “I love you.” If you want a healthy, long-lasting relationship you need several skills. For starters you need to be a competent communicator so you can relate to your partner’s needs and…