It was Mike Martin’s affair that finally led him and his wife, Katie, to my office for couples counseling. But the betrayal was a symptom of a deeper problem in their 19-year marriage. “He felt like he wasn’t getting his emotional needs
5 Simple Ways to Strengthen the Friendship in Your Marriage
“True friends are never apart; maybe in distance, but never in heart.” This quote rings true for couples. We all want to know the secret to making love last, but what if it was as simple as just being your
Why Do We Get Jealous in Relationships?
In an interview, John Gottman was once asked what to do about “insatiable jealousy” in relationships. His response hit on something really profound for me. “I believe that every person has areas of enduring vulnerability. For a marriage to succeed, these
Ways of Preventing Social Isolation Among Seniors
As seniors age, their lives can become more isolated. Their families are no longer at home with them, and they may begin to isolate themselves from the outside world because it has become more difficult for them to get out. Social
The Benefits of Play (infographic)
The Benefits of Play
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Recover from an Affair
Addition of a third party, either by mutual consent or secretly, into the intimate circle of a couple’s shared world can wreak devastation to a long-term relationship or marriage. Affairs are right up there with addictions and abusive anger as far as being one
30 Ways To Stay Connected With Your Teen
Parents of teenagers frequently tell me that they no longer know how to connect with their children. So I asked Elyse Suter, who had recently graduated from college and was working as my assistant, to help me write an article
Why Personal Time is so Important for Your Happiness
Balancing Partners and Kids: Tips for Recoupling Dads
Even if you and your sweetie are very much in love, “blending” is not the word that most would use to describe daily living in a stepfamily, especially in the early years. In fact, stepfamily structure makes a very different