The Link Between Depression and a Critical Spouse You feel like you can’t do anything right in your husband’s eyes. And you are tired of feeling like you aren’t good enough. You worry that if you don’t get help, you will start to disappear or become depressed. You have created this great family, but you […]

When Fantasies Turn into Infidelity You were struggling in your marriage, and you started to wonder if you’d be happier with someone else. You started to search for old friends online, and maybe exchanged a few messages with them. And then the communication became more flirty than friendly, and you found it easier to talk […]

The Loneliness of Going through Divorce You are hurt, lonely, and yearning for companionship when you go through a divorce. Men especially report that their wife is their life, and they are anxious about being on their own without their spouse. Just as it’s hard to get used to being single again, it can be hard […]

Decision to Give Counseling a Try You have decided to reach out for help on a personal, work, or family issue, but you are overwhelmed by the options. When you search for counselors near you, you find an exhausting list of therapists, counselors, and psychologists. And when you start calling mental health providers, you have […]

The Devastating News of Learning Your Spouse Has Been Having an Affair If you recently learned that your spouse was having an affair, you are probably experiencing a range of intense emotions. You can’t stop thinking about the affair and feel compelled to find out everything you can, even if it’s painful. And you are […]

Understanding How Anxiety is Created Humans are the only ones who can turn the stress response on by imagining threatening situations in our minds. When you worry, you are believing the “what if’s” that you tell yourself. Your fear response is activated as if there is real danger. If you were in danger the stress […]

Last month we explored the assumptions that contribute to moms becoming overwhelmed, stressed out, and drained. As a mom you respond to pressures and expectations by trying to meet everyone else’s needs. Meeting your own needs as a mom is often an after thought. Most moms don’t recognize they are overwhelmed until they develop emotional, […]

Moms are tired and want permission to slow down, breathe, and do less. Being a mom has its exciting and tender moments. But it can also be stressful and frustrating, especially in today’s busy, fast-paced, indulging culture. We care so much for our children, and want the best for them. But we can lose sleep […]

Last week we explored what contributes to emotional distance and how to address your own distance to be less lonely in your marriage. Most of you will naturally be more open, positive, and playful with your spouse when you address your own distancing mindsets and behaviors. But others of you will need some help taking […]

More married couples are lonely than ever before. And many couples feel hopeless on how to better connect with their spouse after many years of distance growing between them. While you used to be able to tell your spouse anything. Over time, you learned what upsets your partner and you started avoiding those topics. Now  you […]