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Understanding Relationships and Patterns
Insights on relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, affair recovery, and trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples.
Why You’re Listening All Wrong in Your Marriage
Early in a relationship/marriage we listen with an intention to hear. We hang on every word and breath. We ask gentle questions that are meant to improve connection. If the relationship continues, we feel accepted. Eventually though, we stop hearing and revert to listening.
Surviving an Affair: The Wounding Party Needs to Become a Marriage Rebuilder
Surviving an Affair. This is not for the faint of spirit. With the right attitude repair work can begin immediately to save a marriage. The wounding marriage party must put their feelings aside and focus only on the feeling of their wounded spouse. Don't blame or bob and weave. Start the marriage repair right away with coming clean.
The #1 Way to Become the BEST Gift Giver
Consider this, we often give love the way we want to receive it. If your primary love language is "gifts" and your romantic partner's primary love language is "quality time," you could be spending a lot of money and missing the boat...
The Secret to a Happy Marriage/Relationship –Lean into The Tough Conversations
When a topic is tough or times are hard, you may find yourself avoiding significant conversations in your marriage. You find yourself “leaning out”. You can’t bear the discomfort, the sadness or maybe the anger.
Reframe it and Embrace it!
By seeing the glass as half full, we can reduce stress and conflict in our everyday lives. We should practice this everyday and watch as our relationships and health improve.