Relationship Counseling

What Are the Signs of Falling in Love?

For many—though not all— “falling in love” is the catalyst that leads people to decide on…

How to Deal with A Cranky Spouse

Living with a cranky spouse can feel like a constant stone in your shoe. If you’re…

How to Neutralize Your Spouse’s Defenses

How do you neutralize your spouse’s defenses? That’s both an easy and difficult task. It’s easy…

Coping with Spousal Abandonment

It felt like you were in a war zone—because you were. The enemies were closing in…

Before You Marry—Setting the Stage for Happiness

Preparing for a happy marriage is much like the beginning of building a house. Before you…

When Your Spouse Doesn’t Contribute Financially

There are few stressors that can wreak havoc on your relationship like financial ones. In a…

The Best Way to Handle People Who Talk Too Much

Do you struggle to deal with people who talk too much? This is a surprisingly common…

First Date: 3 Red Flags to Avoid

It’s time for your first date. You want to make the best-possible first impression. But first…

Why What I Admire In You Also Says Something About Me

If you ask 100 different people who they admire most and why you’ll get dozens of…

The Problem with Assuming Others Are Perfect

The primary problem with believing others are perfect is that you believe a lie. And believing…

How to Balance Dating When You Have Kids

If you have kiddos in addition to a developing relationship, you know firsthand the challenge this…

How to Introduce Your Kids to Someone You’ve Been Dating

Looking for the ever-elusive relationship fairy to give you the nod? For her to tell you…