One of the conversations that I hear often when counseling couples in my office practice is about being in love. Couples come to me because one of them at least, is still in love with the other and even though they’re having conflict or struggles, being in love is important to them and they [...]
Is marriage the next logical step for you and your partner? How do you know if you’re ready for marriage or not? Your family might be pressuring you to get married and at the same time your friends are telling you you’re too young, don’t give up your freedom just yet. Who should you listen [...]
Should you or shouldn’t you share your sexual past? The subject often comes up in new relationships in the discovery and getting to know each other phase. Newly formed relationships between sexually active adults may have that component of curiosity on several different levels. How much should you tell, and what should you omit [...]
When you’re in a committed relationship you should be able to talk to each other about everything. This requires trust and authentic communication. You have to be able to trust your partner with your feelings, your emotions and your deepest darkest thoughts, hopes and dreams. Open, honest, thoughtful dialogue is crucial to this authentic [...]
