By Terry Gaspard MSW, LICSW is a licensed therapist and authorYour past has a bigger impact on your present than you thinkWhen Deborah, 38, and Scott, 39, (*not their real names) sat on the couch in my office during a couples counseling session,...
I should be grateful.Have you ever found yourself thinking these words on the heels of experiencing some negative emotions? Maybe you’re angry with your spouse or going through a tough time in general. You attempt to change your perspective and pull yourself...
Brittini Carter, LMHCAugust 10, 2021Be a partner who is reliable and accountableWhen you think of trust in relationships, you likely think of rebuilding after an incident where trust was challenged and/or lost. Some common reasons trust becomes an issue in...
Prepare-EnrichDo you ever find yourself getting annoyed with your partner’s personality? Of course, you still love them unconditionally, but man, sometimes you just can’t help but wonder… Why do they do that? Why are they that way??The ironic thing is that if...
By Drs. Les and Leslie ParrottMay 12, 2021Intimacy, Marriage, RelationshipsModern marriages typically begin with a romantic relationship. Unlike marriages of the past, which were often arranged for political purposes or financial stability,...