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October 2025

October 12, 2025
During a recent counseling session, Karen and Joshua, in their late thirties, spoke about their...
October 05, 2025
Eileen, 53, and Jason, 58, have been married fifteen years and came to counseling to...

September 2025

September 28, 2025
Unfortunately, it’s easy to overlook someone’s faults in the early stage of a relationship. Infatuation...
September 21, 2025
For most of my life, I’ve bought into the commonly held belief that good marriages...
September 14, 2025
When Kevin, 42, and Melissa, 43, attended their first counseling session, they spoke about the...
September 07, 2025
During a recent counseling session, Monica, 40, and Johua, 42, complained about ten-year daughter Abigail,...

August 2025

August 31, 2025
When Sondra, age 40, arrived for her counseling appointment, she wanted to focus on her...
August 24, 2025
Sitting on the couch in my office, Deborah, 35, describes her lonely feelings since her...
August 17, 2025
In an April article for The Gottman Institute’s blog, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart offers readers advice...
August 10, 2025
While co-parenting is advised by experts as an optimal situation for a child’s well-being after...
August 03, 2025
Dear Terry, I’ve been married to John for ten years and I’m worried because we’ve...

July 2025

July 27, 2025
Dear Terry, I’ve been married to John for ten years and I’m worried because we’ve...
July 20, 2025
There are many reasons why people strive to be friends with their ex after a...
July 14, 2025
By far, this is one of the most commonly asked questions about divorce. The reason...
July 07, 2025
Over the last fifty years, there has been a quiet shift in the landscape of...

June 2025

June 29, 2025
Who we choose to marry is one of the most important and costliest decisions a...
June 22, 2025
Chemistry is such a powerful force that many couples confuse it with compatibility. While chemistry...
June 15, 2025
Over the last two decades since my divorce, I’ve come to the conclusion that my...
June 08, 2025
What are some of the aspects of being a stepfather that make it a rewarding...
June 02, 2025
When a marriage ends because our partner leaves or betrays us, it’s natural to experience...

May 2025

May 18, 2025
Studies show that conflict is what creates the most pain and anguish for children after...
May 11, 2025
Approximately 1 in 5 Americans suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Statistically, women are...
May 04, 2025
As a marriage counselor, I’ve witnessed firsthand the benefits of my clients learning to manage...

April 2025

April 27, 2025
For years, I struggled to save my second marriage from the brink of divorce because...
April 20, 2025
The teenage years can be rewarding, yet challenging for both teens and their parents. Helping...
April 13, 2025
Being vulnerable means being authentic and being able to risk expressing your thoughts, feelings, and...
April 06, 2025
While many couples see remarriage as an opportunity to start fresh start and a new...

March 2025

March 30, 2025
Since my divorce, I’ve learned a lot of lessons about marriage. I firmly believe that...
March 23, 2025
Karen, age 48, had been married to Kyle, 50, for five years when she found...
March 16, 2025
Dear Terry, After fourteen-years of marriage, I’m at the end of my rope. My husband,...
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