by Dr. D | Jan 22, 2019 | Blog, Communication, Couples Counseling, Marriage, Relationship Issues, Relationships
The ways in which two people communicate starts with their family of origin – their first family. That doesn’t mean they cannot change, but our first family is our template and speaks volumes about who we are and how we communicate our needs. In essence, how we...
by Dr. D | Jan 20, 2019 | Blog, Relationship Issues, Relationships
Linda, 25, started dating Tom, 29. Things happened pretty quickly, but they appeared to be on the same page. At least that’s what Linda believed. They’d met each other’s friends and planned a day trip out of the city together the next day. He sent her a text saying he...
by Dr. D | Jan 20, 2019 | Marriage, Relationship Issues, Relationships
We begin with eyes wide open. Excitement, promise, and hope makes you feel this could be it. The one. The person we just might be spending the rest of our life with. It’s easy to get caught up in the bliss. Little annoyances get ignored. Just being together is enough....
by Dr. D | Jan 20, 2019 | Communication, Couples Counseling, Relationship Issues, Relationships
Have you ever wondered why some couples make their relationship appear so seamless? Do you walk away slightly envious wanting what they have? With all the relationship problems these days, when we see a couple getting along well, it does make us stop in our tracks. We...
by Dr. D | Jan 20, 2019 | Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Relationships
The loss of a relationship often has jarring physical, emotional, and psychological effects. It can be a time of unbearable loss and confusion. We feel sad, distressed, lonely, and often angry. It feels like the end of the world. The loss of a life we once knew. The...
by Dr. D | Jul 18, 2018 | Blog, Communication, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Relationships
You may have shared a living space with family and friends in the past, but when you decide to transition and move in with a significant other, you may (think WILL) have to make a few adjustments to your lifestyle and habits. Moving in together should be an exciting...
