Many people are worrying about finances and are facing economic struggles. Quite frequently when finances drop, so does the relationship satisfaction. Don’t be part of that. If your bank account is dwindling, it is more important than ever to keep your relationship strong.
Keep your relationship strong while your finances are in stress:
Be sensitive to your [...]
Tags: Communication in your Relationship
What messages do you send to your partner in the bed? Do you send the message that you are open for intimacy? Do you show that you care?
Take a look at what non-verbal messages you send to your partner. Think about how they might respond.
If you are finding that you and your partner aren’t conneting, [...]
Tags: Intimacy in the Bedroom · Personal Growth and Self-Esteem · Sex and Intimacy
Couples frequently come for psychotherapy saying that they want “healthier communication.” But what does that really mean? All of these high functioning, business oriented, goal driven couples communicate to one another; they talk, express how they feel, and continue to discuss ongoing issues. They tend to regurgitate the problem over and over, they reshape the [...]
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Stay Connected to your partner! Make your relationship become more manageable through your communication. Healthy communication creates a healthy and lasting partnership. Learn how to improve your communication in marriage counseling. Click here to schedule an appointment with Jennine Estes, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern.
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Have you ever wondered why your partner keeps hearing something totally different from what you are saying? The message you are sending may be very different from your words. In his book Silent Messages, Dr. Albert Mehrabian says that the majority of communication is through body language and tone of voice, not what is said. [...]
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During the holidays, I was sitting with my 3 year old nephew on my lap reading him a book. After reading the story, he proceeded to get off my lap, grab another book, and sat across from me. He rapidly flipped through the pages mumbling phrases and words as if he was reading the book, [...]