What creates a relationship that will last the long-term.
by Becky Whtestone, Ph.D. Every Marriage and Family Therapist is familiar with Dr. John Gottman’s theory of the Sound Relationship House, the…
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Traveling with your partner for the first time.
While being your authentic self and showing up as the real you in relationships is the only way to find true contentment,…
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Things people say that make therapists cringe.
One of the strangest things about becoming knowledgeable about psychological health and well-being is sitting by and listening to people in the…
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Stepping stress-free through life, and the holidays, with step kids
Impudent step daughter, unreachable video gaming step son, and your spouse’s ex who doesn’t help the situation at all. No one told…
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Avoiding in law disaster – Navigating the holidays in your family’s territory.
One thing young American couples have in common is that in the first years of their marriage, they usually continue past Christmas…
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How The World Screws Us Up
by Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. A therapist’s life can be complicated. We go to school and intern for years, we study, write and…
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If divorce is unavoidable, here’s how to do it right.
I hate divorce. It’s extremely painful for everyone and leaves many lifelong ugly footprints in so many lives that I’ll do whatever…
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Should I go to therapy alone if my spouse won’t go?
Note: This post was inspired by Huffington Post Divorce Editor Brittany Wong who asked me this question for an article she is…
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Things never to say to your wife …
Note: This article was inspired byBrittany Wong, editor of the Huffington Post Divorce Section, who asked me to provide her some comments…
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Therapy dropouts often flunk marriage and relationships, too.
One of the biggest mistakes couple’s make in therapy is to come to the first session, leave feeling validated and hopeful, only…
