by Steve Wright, LCPC Relationships sometimes get stuck in patterns that are unhealthy. When those patterns become well established a system of relating develops that everyone dislikes but no one knows how to fix. Those patterns have a variety [...]
No more than 100 years ago, relationships looked very different. Fulfilling their desire to hunt, protect and act as a hero, men were often out of the home providing food and other necessities for their family. Women, who are [...]
In Part 1 of this article, we discussed how to prepare for life as a couple after children while the children are still at home. This week I will focus on some ideas for the couple as the children [...]
Though the amount of time varies on how long couples wait to have children, it is safe to say that the minimum of 18 years a couple spends parenting greatly outweighs the time they initially spend as a couple, [...]
While I may have a bit of knowledge about relationships and communication stored up, I will not pretend that I’m an authority on superheroes. However, if we think about the strength, focus and ability it takes to have and [...]
Last week I addressed conflict in couples’ relationships: how to remind yourself that your partner is not your sworn enemy while going through tough times, and how to show vulnerability to your partner, helping them to understand that you [...]