There is an interesting study that has been done that followed relationship bust ups as reported on Facebook. It seems we are not shy when it comes to telling the world that our relationships are coming to, or come to, and end. What is interesting is the trend as to when relationships break up – [...]
He’s old, she’s half his age; she’s rich, he’s from the wrong side of the tracks; she’s got a college degree, he’s a high school drop out. You see or hear of these opposites forming relationships all the time and yet what many people don’t realize is that these relationships generally are long lasting. We [...]
One of the hardest things to do in any relationship is to know when to quit. I don’t mean the relationship – what I am talking about is a dispute or argument. There is a lot of truth in the old saying of not going to bed with an unresolved argument. Come morning, everyone is [...]
The winter blues was once a term used to describe someone who was feeling down during winter. Now it is a clear problem that affects a wide range of people around the world. We know that lack of sunlight is one of the determining factors and because of this has become a medical issue known [...]
One of the more common excuses made by individuals when it comes to not seeking help is that their partner wasn’t willing to seek help as well. It’s an understandable reason but very misguided. Counseling is best served if both partners participate; however, it can still work wonders with only partner attending. Yes, you read [...]
How do modern couples get through the first five years? How do they make it past ten years? Maintaining a relationship for a long time is not hard. Sure, you have to work at, and every couple is different, but there are some general tips that do work across the board. So who should you [...]
There used to be a school of thought that suggested that infidelity was good for some relationships. It rarely is in a direct way, but in an indirect way, it can be. Why? In many instances, infidelity draws a couple into counseling and, if successful, leads to a stronger, more successful relationship. However, it’s the [...]
Relationships are important to almost all human beings. Couples, whether married or just living together, have a special relationship where the expectation is for a lifetime of happiness. While that may be the expectation, it doesn’t eventuate on its own; it takes a lot of effort from both partners. Where many couples struggle is in [...]
Relationships are never easy and the longer two people stay together in a relationship, the more prone they are to take things for granted. It happens everywhere, not just in relationships. Think of the workplace – if you do the same job day after day, you become somewhat bored and the quality of your work [...]
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that recent research has shown that families with at least one autistic child are twice as likely to end in divorce as those without. Autism can create a lot of stress in relationships, especially amongst parents that are young and lacking in worldly experiences. What is surprising is that [...]
They were once your best friend but now they are just a stranger. You sit on the couch and exchange simple monosyllabic responses. One of you may even reek of alcohol, or be under the influence of something more powerful. You no longer share bank accounts, the trust has gone. As you sit there, you [...]
When you consider that the divorce rate in the U.S. is 50% then you’ve got to consider the importance of pre-marital counseling. That’s not to say that counseling before marriage will reduce the divorce rate, but it couldn’t hurt. As a matter of fact, couples who do receive pre-marital counseling have a far less chance [...]
Everyone experiences anger at some point in their lives. By the time it’s all over, we’ve all been angry thousands of times. But are we dealing with it effectively? In order to deal with anger effectively, it helps to identify what type of anger it is. The next time you get angry over something, try [...]
Relationships go through lot of trials and tribulations and, while most people think that coming through these problems can make you stronger, sometimes the opposite is true. One area where many couples struggle is when one of them has a severe problem that requires support. We can often accept medical problems such as heart, liver [...]
“I screamed at my husband yesterday. I said the most hurtful things. Do you think I need therapy?” I overheard someone saying this to a friend in a restaurant a couple of months ago. I smiled as I passed by the table. Why? Because I knew that the person and her spouse are one of [...]
What do you do when you get angry? Take it out on the source of your anger Try to hold it for the time being and make your spouse/partner your vent later in the day Unable to do anything about it, get agitated on yourself Plan to take revenge from the one who caused the [...]
Do you ever find the information on this blog overwhelming? After all, we hand over a new piece of advice or information to you on relationships everyday. Standalone information may be good but cumulative information always makes you get a better perspective. So, in today’s post, we bring to you points that we have discussed [...]
We don’t seem to agree on anything. We fight all the time. If this is how you describe your relationship with your partner or spouse, there must be something wrong. But have you ever wondered if you are the one taking charge of the fights? Are you the one who criticizes more? Are you the [...]
It is very easy to point the finger at others when something goes wrong between you and them. Are you in the habit of blaming your partner when your relationship takes a hit? You may turn to a relationship counselor when things go out of hand very badly, but there is a lot you can [...]
Every relationship has its ups and downs. Having downs doesn’t make a relationship bad. The health of a relationship is determined not by the problems it has witnessed but by the equation between the two partners. Lisa Kift, Marriage and Family Therapist, discusses the health of relationships in her article titled “Ten Characteristics of Successful [...]
