Relationships in the Raw: Tips to build healthy communication

Several summers ago my husband I went to a local ski resort (yes, in the summer) where we went up the lifts, and then down the tails on our mountain bikes. It was a beautiful vista, with a bright clear sky, wind blowing at our face, and nature surrounding us. It was a beautiful day. [...]

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We all know the story. On your wedding day, you are absolutely in love with your soon to be spouse. Most couples often feel a sense of absolute happiness, love, connection, and excitement. You may not look back on your wedding day with those exact feelings… but the next part of this story may [...]

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A commonly known advice for relationships is for couples to never go to bed angry.  This idea has such a great value.  It addresses the idea of how couples may feel if going to bed angry, such as feeling emotionally disconnected and unattached, or fear of having unresolved issues getting in the way.  This advice is [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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If you find yourself in a pattern of unsuccessful relationships, then you may have a familiar relationship dynamic pattern that is not working. Sometimes this is “unconscious” and causes us to act out behavior that we are not aware of. Below are tips on how to make a positive, lasting impression on new people in [...]

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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, [...]

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