teamwork

The Cookie Jar Marriage

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The cookie jar is an interesting concept. It’s so much more than a storage container! It’s where kids head for an immediate snack when feeling

Teamwork: From now on if someone calls me chicken . . .

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From now on if someone calls me “chicken,” I’ll take that as a huge compliment. For any person – especially a male – being called

What if your spouse said this on your honeymoon?

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“Honey, I’ve been thinking. Nobody who says, ‘I do’ ever thinks they will split up. Yet 50% of marriages fall off the cliff. It seems

What’s better than fixing your marriage?

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What if a good marriage was not about focusing on fixing problems? What if a good marriage was not learning a new set of skills

More on Spinning in Circles with Entrenched Couples

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A reader of my blog on Spinning in Circles with Entrenched Couples described a situation that’s a catch-22 of couples therapy: a partner who doesn’t

Mother Nature’s cruel marriage trick

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Mother Nature has played a cruel trick on your marriage. Although your partner thinks you’re responsible for most of the troubles in your relationship, it’s

How to Stun Your Therapist (Or Your Spouse) With Your Attitude.

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If you happen to be in couples therapy just say this at your next meeting: Today I’m here to change my attitude about change, because

Overcoming Passivity and Passive-Aggressive Behavior

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In the Early Stages of Therapy Couples therapy has numerous challenges in the early sessions depending on the type of presenting problem. Our next few

New Ways to Create Collaboration for Severely Distressed Couples

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October is here. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all quickly tumble into the family, creating stress for couples. School has been underway long enough for kids’