Healthy Marriages 
Couples Assessment: How Strong is Your Relationship Foundation? (0)
In my couples therapy work, I’ve noticed there are certain aspects that determine the strength of a couple’s relationship foundation – that is, the relationship’s ability to stand strong in the face of the things that life throws out, be it normal daily frustrations or extremely stressful external events.
I’ve developed a simple quiz for couples that can be used quickly to [...]
The Ebb and Flow of Marriage
Marriages change over time. Couples who are able to navigate the ebb and flow of their marriage typically do well over the long haul.
Consider for a moment how much you’ve changed in your maturity, likes, dislikes, priorities, stressors, etc. If you haven’t changed a bit – consider yourself extremely unique.
If we are looking at the [...]
Making Behavior Changes for your Partner? Show Them You Mean It
If you and your partner are actively trying to improve your relationship by making behavior changes that have been requested – this is great. You are one step closer to improving the quality of your bond together. Remember that this is hard work for both of you! It’s not always the easiest thing to change [...]
The Power of Behavior in Relationships
From the time we are born, relationships are one of the most important things to all of us. Consider how much infants need their parents or primary caregivers. The need to attach to others is there from birth.
Our behavior has the power to either bring people closer to us – or push them away. Consider for a moment [...]
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- Sex in Relationships: The Skinny on Sex Diets by Mou Wilson, MFT
- 10 Characteristics of Successful Relationships
- Is Your Marriage Going Through the Terrible Two’s? by Richard Nicastro, PhD
- A Simple Piece of Marriage Advice: Friendship
- 3 Tips to Rev Up Your Marriage
