Overcoming Barriers to Communication
Have you ever found yourself talking with your partner and suddenly you are in the middle of an argument, not entirely sure how you got there? You made a statement, an observation, or a suggestion that was intended to be thoughtful or helpful and the reaction you got from your partner is not at all what you expected. This is actually quite common among couples… Read more
Are You Giving Too Much of Yourself in Your Relationship?
Sometimes a couple can find themselves in an unhappy relationship, confused about what is happening. Couples often show up in my office for couple’s therapy, a woman saying that she is going above and beyond what any reasonable woman would do to make her partner happy. Her partner will often feel disconnected, frustrated, unhappy, and unable to meet her needs. While there are many dynamics that can cause a couple to become disconnected, one of them is the subtle erosion of the woman’s identity… Read more