When Frank and Searah opened a new restaurant, they both felt as if they were fulfilling a lifelong dream. Both were seasoned chefs and Searah had run her own business prior, so they felt they were professionally prepared as well. Until the arguing began. Then they found themselves sitting before a marriage counselor, wondering if [...]
Beth explained to the marriage counselor that she had supported Frank through most of college. She was working full-time and he was studying law. When Frank graduated, he quickly landed a position in one of the top law firms in the area. His career was taking off and Beth and Frank finally felt a sense [...]
Frank and Helen had been married 27 years when Frank was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. He had less than a year to live and it hit the couple blindsided.
Helen explains to the marriage counselor:
We didn’t expect it in a million years. He’s always been so healthy. Finally, when we reach retirement, after working all [...]
It’s not always easy to know when you and your significant other should consider therapy. There are difficult phases in a relationship that may not warrant professional help (though even temporary phases can be smoothed over with the assistance of a trained counselor). Perhaps one member is experiencing unemployment or physical problems and [...]
