Marriage should not be easy. Holding this belief system can put undue stress on married couples whothen also might be more inclined to give up when times get rough. The good news is that most people are willing to put...
Category - Relationships
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Have You Watered Your Relationship Garden?
As many of us prepare to gather our most important relationships together to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’d like to share with you a few thoughts on creating the best possible relationship between you and your...
The Relationship Check-In
Relationships need nurturing much as a garden needs tending. Particularly if you’re in a long term marriage, it’s far too easy to let the hustle and bustle of family, jobs, socialobligations and life in...
How to Spruce up Your Marriage
Sometimes, partners stay intertwined together and don’t experience difficult “growing pains.” Sometimes couples struggle with the ebb and flow of their marriages. The classic line, “He’s changed…” may be an...
Key Insights | Happy Couples : 3 Unique Ways to Boost Happiness in Your Relationship
It’s no secret that open, healthy communication and time spent together are good ways to strengthen your relationship. Marriage and relationship experts like me also talk at great length about the importance of...
Ask Lisa: Relationship with a Man with Kids I want Nothing to Do With
I’ve been in a relationship for 2 years with someone I am completely compatible with. My problem is that he has 2 kids, and I have never wanted kids. I don’t like being around kids, I have a short patience...
How to Give your Brain a Fighting Chance in an Argument
From your nervous system’s point of view, there are a fairly limited number of ways to respond to an argument. You can find yourself in one of the knee-jerk reactions such as fight, flight, or freeze. You can roar and...
Marsha Lucas, PhD
Ask Lisa: My Wife is Depressed, Angry and Drinking
I hope you can help me with this. I think my wife is depressed but she refuses to admit it or see anyone about it. She’s always in a terrible mood, has been sleeping way too much, is sharp with the kids and...
Practicing Empathy with your Partner in an Argument
Most simply stated, empathy is the ability to put oneself in another’s shoes – and also the willingness to respond to the person’s needs. It’s one of the most important components of a happy...
Ask Lisa: Trouble Letting Her Go
The girl that I had been dating ended our relationship saying that she was in panic mode. We had a very good thing going for several months. She said that she realized that she loved me but could not commit because it...
