As a child, you need your parents to be attuned to your needs. What happens when a parent is dismissive, too passive, withdrawn, or narcissistic? A child then grows up always trying to be the person they think they need … Read More
By Jennifer Segura With all of our local stores lacking necessary supplies…toilet paper, hand sanitizer, etc., it is only natural to feel a little alarmed, even if you are not an alarmist. We are all guilty of looking to the internet … Read More
By Rachel Vanni Money, kids, free time, housework, and in-laws. These are five of the top things married couples argue about. They are fights that couples can have over and over with little to no resolution, even if both partners … Read More
Not too long ago I read an article that resonated SO much with me that I have continued to share the concept with my clients and friends, and think the person who wrote the article is right on target. Unfortunately, … Read More
When you have experienced loss, particularly a spouse, it changes how you view relationships. Through great pain, you can experience strong connection and love. I had the great privilege of being with my first husband, Tommy, for ten years, married … Read More
“Bad advice will blind you, good advice will instruct you, excellent advice will enlighten you, and transcendent advice will elevate you.” ~ Matshona Dhliwayo When you experience problems in your relationship, you might find yourself opening up to others about … Read More
Many things make men and women different. As a woman myself, I have to say my favorite difference is that women tend to create more profound and more caring relationships with other women. Far more often than men do with … Read More
Did you know that the divorce rates for second and third marriages are much worse than first? In fact, ~56% of second marriages and ~75% of third marriages end in divorce. I had a conversation recently about why that could … Read More
Most people have heard of a prenup before, but I feel like there is a negative connotation with the word. When someone that I work with couples to create a postnuptial agreement, they often don’t know what I’m talking about. … Read More
By Craig Lambert – Craig Lambert Couples Therapy For young couples, the thrill of engagement and wedding preparations can overshadow an important fact: on the other side of the honeymoon, life as usual awaits. What will married life look like? … Read More