Do you find yourself mentally and emotionally exhausted by the end of the day? Not only are you physically doing a lot, but you’re also doing a mental workout each day as you carry the unseen burdens of your household. Here’s what you can do to share the load.
It’s not really if you fight as marriage researcher John Gottman would say, it’s not if you fight but how you fight that actually determines if your relationship is going to last.
The word “family” is a powerful one. No two families are alike; each carries its own unique composition, traditions, memories, rules, and personality.
Criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling. If you see any of these in your marriage it may be time to consider marriage counseling.
Your relationship does not need to be on the brink of divorce before you go to counseling. Crosswinds Counseling is here to help today.
When a spouse has anger issues in a marriage, it can often be taken out on the other spouse, leaving the other spouse feeling scared and alone.
Wondering if you and your spouse would be better people (or parents) if divorced? Here are some things to consider.
Such a dilemma has become more prevalent as women value both the nurturing of their children and fulfilling their own needs for self-expression. It is also a dilemma likely to elicit very strong feelings from both sides of the argument.
Marriage is not just a relationship status or a life choice; it is a process. We will have to be creative, be patient, and adapt at all times to the ever-changing needs of our partner and ourselves.
Many men in this culture struggle with the idea of being in counseling and “talking about their feelings” or feeling vulnerable to a stranger. But the reality is we all desire to be valued, loved, and accepted for who we are and where we have come from.
Varying perspectives can lead to stress in a marriage. Couples counseling is a great way to connect with your spouse.
All couples can benefit from pre-marriage counseling. It reveals expectations and assists in healthy developing interpersonal skills.