Posts Tagged ‘marriage’
6 Tips to Overcome Conflicts in Relationships and Grow Together.
Handling conflict is one of the biggest challenges of achieving a healthy relationship. Balancing the power and respect for each other’s autonomy are things that will challenge us. It’s clear that relationship conflict happens because expectations aren’t being met. Each person comes into a relationship with their own expectations which are based from…
Read Morewhat to do when an affair shows up in your relationship
Once уоu’vе learned that уоur ѕроuѕе hаѕ hаd аn аffаir, уоur lifе will nеvеr bе thе ѕаmе. But that dоеѕn’t mеаn that there is nо сhаnсе оf rеbuilding your relationship аftеr an аffаir. If уоu’vе rесеntlу lеаrnеd thаt your ѕроuѕе wаѕ not fаithful, you аrе in gооd соmраnу. Stаtiѕtiсѕ nоw ѕhоw thаt hаlf of…
Read MoreHow to keep passion alive in long-term relationships
A psychologist at a Chapman University (Southern California) and his research team have just published a study looking at sexual satisfaction- or dissatisfaction of heterosexual couples in long term relationships, and what helps to sexual passion alive. Specifically, the research team found that sexually satisfied men and women engaged in more intimate behaviours, such as…
Read MoreDo you feel your life is so crazy and busy its effect your relationship?
If so, you’re not alone. I’ve observed recently in my Wellington counselling practice I’ve been working with many couples that say to me they are so busy they don’t have time for their relationship. It seems crazy we live in a world now where spending quality time with your husband or partner seems to be such…
Read MoreEffective Communication in Marriage
Do you want a marriage that’s filled with passion, excitement and mutual respect? The key to experiencing the type of marriage you’ve always dreamed about is effective communication. At the foundation of every intimate relationship is communication. The greater the depth of communication, the stronger the bond is between you and your spouse. …
Read More6 Signs couples May need to see a Relationship Coach or Therapist
How do you know if the difficulties you have in your relationship are becoming severe enough that you need to seek out the help of a Relationship Coach or therapist? The 6 signs are: You’re frequently arguing without any positive resolutions. You’re feeling disconnected from your partner, alone or shut down. …
Read More3 Relationship Pitfalls When Entering Parenthood …
Many couples are often surprised how much a baby can change their relationship and daily lives.. This article By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. published in Psychcentral 2013 highlights three main relationship pitfalls when entering parenthood. Link.. http://psychcentral.com/lib/3-relationship-pitfalls-when-entering-parenthood-pointers-to-help/ According to Joyce Marter LCPC, psychotherapist and owner of Urban Balance, L LC, which offers a Pre & Post Baby Couples Counseling Program.…
Read MoreShow me the money Hunny!Money, the Relationship destroyer!
Money has everything to do with relationships. The way your partner and you manage your money will have a big effect on the “health “of your relationship. Money issues are the number one stressor in a couple’s relationship, and there’s nothing more that causes conflict, stress and bitterness than two people who are…
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