by Cynthia Pollet | published Dec 16, 2024 | Couples, Mindfulness, Stress Management
The song, Flowers, by Miley Cyrus speaks of a person who has gone through a break-up, recognizing that all the things her partner had done (and things her partner neglected to do) she can do for herself. It got me thinking about self-care. Take-aways in this article...
by Stephanie Wendt | published Oct 4, 2024 | Communication, Couples, Sexuality
Content Warning: The following article includes topics and scenarios of domestic violence and/or abuse. The intention of this content is to bring awareness to different types of behavior and/or patterns that may be present in relationships. As a therapist who works...
by Trent Morell | published Oct 31, 2023 | Communication, Couples
Consider Taking a Pause You probably don’t need to be told that maintaining and growing intimate relationships is no small feat. The work we put into our romantic relationships is almost impossible to quantify. We do unpaid labor in our homes, work to bring home...
by Joe Paul | published Mar 1, 2021 | Communication, Couples
I was recently given a coloring page from my nephew. This picture did not follow the rules; it was full of coloring outside of the lines and a blue horse. It was wild and he was proud of his work. He worked up the courage to hand his magical creation to me and I...
by Cynthia Pollet | published Apr 1, 2020 | Children, Communication, Couples, Families
Getting Along with One Another during a Quarantine I must admit, as much as I advise people against dwelling on the “What if…” questions that tend to drag us down, I have fallen prey to such thoughts in the midst of our ever-changing world. Staying in the present,...
by Rachel Duhon | published Feb 27, 2020 | Couples, Infidelity, Parenting
After writing about the initial crisis period of an affair, it was clear to me that a follow-up article was necessary. I have to confess, though, that it has been a challenge to write. There’s so much complexity and uniqueness to every relationship, so much to fill in...
by Jeffrey Reining | published Feb 22, 2020 | Communication, Couples
Valentine’s Day is known for exchanges of romantic interest, intention, and gifts. In fact, the history of giving cards, flowers, and chocolates in the name of love extends back to least five hundred years and has been commercialized in the United States since the...
by Joe Paul | published Feb 21, 2020 | Communication, Couples
The other day my wife and I were having dinner with friends at their home. A fun night of pizza, laughs and sharing our upper respiratory colds. When it was time to drive home winter finally hit! I am a Michigan driver and sometimes find it an adventure to drive in...
by Dave Thornsen, PsyD | published Feb 13, 2020 | Communication, Couples
Marriage can bring out the best in people or the worst in people. The same marriage can do either. When marriage isn’t bringing out the best in people their communication tends to either be negative or nonexistent. When it’s bringing out the best, the couple...
