Can A Relationship Survive Infidelity? Written by a Couples Therapist in Long Beach. When two people marry, there are understood do’s and don’ts that should be well understood. Some broken promises or rules really don’t add up to very much, but infidelity is not one of those “oops”! When one person becomes unfaithful to the
How To Get Romance and Love Back Into Your Marriage If you wake up one morning and realize that the honeymoon is over and that the fairy tale ending of happily ever after is total myth, – oops! Divorce rates are on the rise for various reasons and couples pretty much see the end to
How To Deal With In-Laws Over The Holidays Who Don’t Like You Since the days of vaudeville, there have been millions of jokes regarding in-laws. “When my mother-in-law comes to town, I go on the town.” Unfortunately in many cases these situations are not laughing matters. Fathers and mothers of your spouse go out of
Codependency in Lesbian Relationships Written by a lesbian therapist in Long Beach. When you think of co-dependence, you may have a specific picture in mind, perhaps you even think of someone you know who exhibits characteristics of codependency. In mental health circles, codependency is a specific dysfunctional relationship between two very different, yet carefully balanced
Dealing With A Bipolar Spouse Bipolar Disorder Explained: Bipolar Disorder can manifest itself in a number of different ways, but in general, it is usually periods of extreme highs followed by periods of extreme lows. There are other disorders that have similar symptoms, so it is best that a licensed medical professional be the one
What Is Premarital Therapy? There are several things that can happen in premarital therapy. One of the first things it does is to help the couple see the positives in their relationship and to build a solid foundation. This allows trust to flourish, which in turn opens the door to honest communication. One of the
How to get through to my partner? Written by a couples therapist in Long Beach. Many of the people that I talk to in therapy are there because they cannot communicate with their partner. In order for your words to be heard, the first thing you need to learn to do is listen. Imagine how
Therapy is for healthy couples too. Tips for couples who want to keep their healthy relationship healthy. Many people have a misconception that couples therapy is only for people who are about to break up or get a divorce. Nothing could be further from the truth. Therapy can help you reach the next level of
Can Relationships Survive Cheating? When you marry, you are walking into rules, do’s and don’t s and a completely different way of life. There are some rules that do get broken with little damage incurring within the marriage. An Affair is not one of those minor infractions. Adultery or affairs have broken up more couples
Can My Relationship And My Children Coincide? Marriage can be difficult enough without adding children to the mix. When children are involved, what started off as difficult could very easily become really ugly! Many parents, in this day and age, are dedicated to their children and also spend a great deal of time at work.
