Rescuing the Rescuer
Do you have a relationship that feels draining? A friend or family member that you don’t look forward to seeing or talking to because you know that they always need help with a problem? If so, you may be [...]
Break Up Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Ending a Relationship
Whether it’s just bad timing or a bad match, breaking up is never easy. If your relationship is coming to an end, it’s important to keep etiquette in mind when preparing for the split. Don’t pull out the dreaded [...]
Why do we argue if it doesn’t work?
By Grant Stenzel, MS LCPC Arguing just doesn’t work. We all believe that we are logical and therefore a logical argument should work. When was the last time that you provided a very logical reason why you are [...]
Agreeing to Disagree: How Facts and Beliefs Color Conversation
Disagreements happen. Anytime you have known someone for a long period of time, there is bound to be some dissent of opinion that pops up. Even your closest loved one, friend or family member will likely not see [...]
Why do we argue if it doesn’t work?
Arguing just doesn’t work. We all believe that we are logical and therefore a logical argument should work. When was the last time in the middle of an argument that you provided a very logical reason why you are right and your spouse just stopped and agreed with you?
Failure to Launch: When Adult Children Just Won’t Leave Home
There’s no greater role you’ve played in your life than that of “Mom” or “Dad”. You love your children more than words could ever express. And you’d give anything to support them and be there for them with anything [...]