A happy and healthy marriage is one of the most rewarding experiences people can have. We are born into this world seeking to attach and bond with others so it makes sense that a quality connection can be such a...
Category - Relationships
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Couples Assessment: How Strong is Your Relationship Foundation?
In my couples therapy work, I’ve noticed there are certain aspects that determine the strength of a couple’s relationship foundation – that is, the relationship’s ability to stand strong in the face of the things...
Marriage Counseling: How do you Make Relationship Changes Last?
As much good work that can be accomplished while undergoing the marriage counseling process, one bigger question is: “How can couples sustain the changes they make in counseling?” If they haven’t...
The Impact of Depression on Relationships
Most of us are aware about the havoc that depression can wreak on somebody. The symptoms can be almost paralyzing; a sensation that a dark cloud stalks them or a pit lingers in their stomach every waking moment. It...
Teaching Teens about the Emotional Aspect of Intimate Relationships
We are all familiar with the public service announcements encouraging parents to talk to their children about drugs and alcohol, internet safety, and sex. I even saw one recently about safe driving habits like not...
Esther Boykin, MFT
A Few Quick Tips on Infidelity
Infidelity is a challenging issue for couples to work through but not impossible. There are a few really important elements to consider if you and your partner are struggling with this in your marriage – and both...
Key Insights | Making Behavior Changes for your Partner? Show Them You Mean It
If you and your partner are actively trying to improve your relationship by making behavior changes that have been requested – this is great. You are one step closer to improving the quality of your bond together...
The Power of Behavior in Relationships
From the time we are born, relationships are one of the most important things to all of us. Consider how much infants need their parents or primary caregivers. The need to attach to others is there from birth. Our...
Key Insights | Couples in Conflict : Learn to Fight Fair in Your Relationship
Conflict is a part of life – and often time relationships. The question is whether you can successfully get past the conflict and through to the other side. Resentment is toxic to relationships and lack of...
Healthy Friendship
True friendships with staying power are typically the ones where both parties get something out of the relationship. The problem is, a lot of people don’t know how to be a good friend. I don’t believe...
