Posts related to the topic of couples and marriage issues.
Shame in relationships often lies hidden, beneath the awareness of each partner. Yet, shame can have a powerful impact on each partner and in how they interact with each other, particularly during stressful times. Shame is defined as believing we are flawed and unworthy of acceptance and belonging. Shame is a belief deep within our…
Emotional Communication for Couples can be Both Challenging and Perplexing So we’ve learned about why emotions in relationships matter, and how the habitual ways we get stuck drive a wedge between us. When it comes to actually learning emotional communication for couples, it can feel confusing. Here’s a quick example of how communication can get…
We All Want to Feel Understood Last week, we explored the negative cycle at the root of couple fights. Now we will look at the emotions in relationships that keep that cycle in play. Understanding what is really going on for your partner the doorway to cool the fires of that conflict. Emotions in relationships can…
Getting to the Bottom of Why Couples Fight Couple Fights are one of the main reasons that couples seek marriage or couples counseling at our Denver practice. They don’t understand why their communication often results in fighting, and they want help to get out of their patterns. Couple fights often actually have a pattern: The…
What You Need to Know About the Stages of Affair Recovery Affair recovery is one of the most challenging events in a couple’s life. We could have guessed that affairs remain one of the leading causes of divorce or ending the relationship, but did you know that the majority of couples experiencing infidelity choose affair…
Relationship Goals Can Feel Difficult #RelationshipGoals: Everyone wants them. Some think that it’s about how your house looks or how your selfies on thebeach come out. Are your relationship goals about the quality of your relationship? The idea of New Year’s Resolutions for Couples that focus on relationship goals can focus on things like saving…
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