Welcome back to our foray into healthy relationships. In February, the month of love, we’re answering these questions: What are the warning signs that our relationship is headed for combustion? How can we identify if a relationship is headed for bliss? And how can we cultivate a healthy relationship? Last week we talked about Key Attributes of a Healthy… Read More
You’ve been parenting on your own for a while now. Perhaps you divorced or were widowed, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that you and the kids have been figuring this out solo for a period of time, you’ve found the person to love as your romantic partner, and now you’re getting (or have gotten) married. It’s not just you… Read More
You’re dating, and you think she’s “the one”. You like her kids, her kids seem to like you, and you have a vision of a happy family where not only are you married to the person of your dreams, but you’re a welcome addition, filling in the gap of the missing person in their lives. It’s really win/win for everyone… Read More
We all have a set of personal expectations that we strive to live up to. Most of these are noble and natural like being on time to work, paying your bills, and treating others with respect. But then there are usually a few thrown in the mix that can thwart even our best efforts to be good. Some of these… Read More
We all have expectations. The ways we expect people to behave in relation to us, to others, and to various situations. Some of those expectations are obvious and culturally relevant; some expectations hide out under the surface of our consciousness, influencing the way we think and interact. This post is about the latter of the two – and how it… Read More
by Joe Taylor Licensed Marriage Family Therapist The majority of couples that come for marriage (or couples) counseling say they need to communicate better with their spouse. I agree. Even the best of relationships can benefit from some help in this area. I try to remind couples about the importance of really listening when they are having a conversation with… Read More
