This post was written by Michael Villarreal, LCPC, an associate therapist at Couples Counseling Associates. Often the spark that ignites tension in a relationship can be over something trivial. You might feel you’re fighting over such a...
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Set these simple relationship resolutions with your partner or individually for a stronger partnership in the New Year! This post was written by Michael Villarreal, LCPC, an associate therapist at Couples Counseling Associates. Approaching the...
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In the beginning, everything was bliss. You fell in love even though you didn’t know each other very well. Maybe you liked the way you felt around each other: giddy, cheesy, and like a kid in a candy store. You emphasized what you had in common...
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Many couples struggle, fight, and even divorce over money issues. After the honeymoon period, some couples begin to have escalating conflicts regarding finances, debt, investment, or spending or they stop talking to each other altogether about...
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We all enter our own relationship with certain beliefs about what a “good” relationship is and how we’re supposed to feel when we’re in one. These beliefs and assumptions not only determine our behavior in the relationship, but they also...
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More couples are hiring a qualified couples counselor to help them avoid the mistakes of their parents’ generation. Research indicates that with the help of counselors, couples are faring better than a generation ago and divorce rates have...
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What does a good relationship look like? A real relationship? In this post, we’ll take a look at what makes a good relationship, how to manage expectations, and how to strengthen your relationship by shifting your mindset. What a Real...
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Do you and your partner fight about the same issues regularly? Does your relationship feel unhealthy? Read on to find out what steps you can take to develop a healthy dynamic. If it still surprises you that you get into the same kind of fight...
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There are many reasons relationships are so hard today. Many people struggle to maintain intimate relationships, particularly in our fast-paced culture. What can you do to strengthen the fragile bond that holds together an intimate relationship?...
Read moreRead this great PsychCentral article about what to do if you partner doesn’t want to go to couples counseling. You can attend a workshop, read a book together, or go by yourself. Read more →
Do you wait to see the dentist until something hurts? Or do you go to the doctor for regular check-ups? As with other health-related issues, the sooner you catch relationship problems, the easier they are to fix. What is a Relationship Check-Up?...
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What makes a relationship show difficult to maintain? Let’s look at a history of relationships to find out. Not so very long ago (just a few decades), relationships between men and women were based on a hierarchy. Men acted as the primary...
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