Individuals In Relationship

Most associate yelling, personal attacks, and name-calling with the most destructive forms of communication possible in relationships. However, a lack of communication, especially stonewalling, can be just as harmful as these more aggressive communication interactions. Dr. John Gottman identified what he calls the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. They are four behaviors that ultimately doom […]

How often do you regret your actions or words because you were uncontrollably angry?  Many of us struggle to control our anger. Recent research notes that 8% of the U.S. population struggles with poorly controlled anger. This statistic, which was produced by respondents own self-reporting, suggests that the actual number is likely noticeably higher. In

.How much do you expect of your spouse? This answer may go a long way towards determining how happy you are in your marriage. Over the last several decades, marital expectations have noticeably increased. Previously, the expectations were fairly limited to having financial stability and maintaining quality child-rearing. Not much more was expected from your

Practically every new couple that comes into my office has a need to communicate in some way. Most couples who need help have trouble resolving the conflict. Also, from my experience, they’re almost always at least one partner who is struggling to manage their emotions.  This makes it difficult for partners to resolve their differences.

Many studies show that married men are healthier and live longer than unmarried men. Yet, little research has focused on how marital quality (and specifically how marital quality changes over time) can affect men’s health. However, a study from researchers at the University of Bristol and University of Glasgow examined the risk of cardiovascular illness

How we communicate with one another has certainly changed over the last few decades.  Currently, 98% of young adults own a cell phone. In fact, texting has surpassed phone calls in preferred communication in general. It is now the preferred way young adults talk with each other and their romantic partners. Recent research illustrates how

With the advancement of technology, the ability to have an emotional or romantic affair has become easier than ever. This is due, in part, to sites such as Ashley Madison or apps like Tinder. Both of which are set up to allow you easy and secret engagement in an illicit affair with very little effort.

So you’ve become friendly with a work colleague and have begun meeting outside of work. Perhaps even going out to lunch a few times. Maybe you even text one another outside of work hours. Or, you have become reacquainted with an old high school friend and have enjoyed catching up on old times. So what

You very likely have heard stories about someone in their forties or fifties buying a flashy new car or in some way attempting to recapture a part of their youth. It’s generally been referred to as the midlife crisis. For many decades it has been mostly understood that happiness declines from the 20s to middle

Premarital counseling is on the rise, as more and more engaged couples include it on their checklist of things to do before the “Big Day.” Unfortunately, many couples still don’t recognize the potential benefits premarital counseling could have on their future. Until recently, it’s not been viewed as important, unless you belonged to a church