Relationship Matters
Building a Multicolored Love Map
With 17 percent of marriages taking place among multiracial couples (compared to 3 percent just 50 years ago), this blog explores how to keep the “love alive” despite the distinct pressures of multiracial relationships.
Substance Abuse and the Codependent Marriage
When a marriage falls into codependence, the codependent partner becomes an enabler to the abusive habits. While they may genuinely want to help, their codependence becomes an addiction of its own. This traps both in a cycle that can only be broken by get
Anxious Attachment: What Your Relationship Style Says About You
Why are romantic commitments so hard to maintain? Is it the stress of work? Money? Kids? Or could it be the way our brains are wired from birth, causing us to form anxious attachments with our parents and, later, our romantic partners?
Doctors Marrying Doctors
40 percent of doctors marry other doctors. But is this a recipe for marital bliss? How successful are dual-physician couples long-term? Our experts weigh in on the matter.
Dealing with Infertility, Together
Can your relationship survive the stress of infertility? And what steps can (and should) you take with your partner to preserve your connection while dealing with infertility?
Emotionally Focused Therapy, A Dance Between Lovers
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a couples therapy model created by Dr. Susan Johnson, which is now practiced by therapists and counselors worldwide.
Why Same-Sex Marriages Thrive
If the admittedly outdated trope “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” suggests that heterosexual marriages are setup for struggle, couldn’t we logically conclude that same-sex marriages are destined to succeed?
Understanding the Second Marriage Divorce Rate
Embarking on a new marriage is a leap of faith for anyone, especially for those who have “been there, done that” before. This blog helps you understand the second marriage divorce rate and what you can do to tip the odds in your favor.
Get the Most from Your Pre-Marriage Counseling
Couples who participate in pre-marriage counseling are 30 percent less likely to divorce within the first 5 years. So, here are five steps to make your pre-marriage counseling efforts even more fruitful.
Behind the “Front Lines” of Being a Military Wife
Whether you are facing deployment, struggling with a new move or searching for a sense of self, being a military wife or spouses brings with it a whole set of unique challenges.
Discernment Counseling: Stay Together Or Separate?
Developed by Bill Doherty from the Doherty Relationship Institute, discernment counseling focuses on helping couples decide on the ultimate future of their relationship.
Domestic Violence or Conflict?
Is it conflict or is it abuse? Is it domestic violence or mere discord? Read this blog for more insight on these two, often conflated, relationship realities from Catherine Hodes, LICSW.
40 Years Married & Beyond: 5 Tips for Marriage Longevity in Your Golden Years
Our culture might be richly informed by romantic concepts, but those who are 40 years married (and beyond) know it takes a lot more than romance to make a marriage last. Read this blog for tips on how to make it to your golden anniversary.
7 Things to Consider When Choosing a Marriage Counseling Retreat
Read this blog for seven key elements that will help you find the most effective marriage counseling retreat for you and your spouse.
Lifting Barriers to Intimacy: Overcoming Childhood Trauma In Partnership
Could trauma from your past be holding you back from connecting with your partner today? We reached out to childhood trauma expert Stephen Bradley to answer that question and learn techniques on removing any obstacles to intimacy in a romantic relationship