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July 29, 2022
Almost every couple I see in the counseling, at some point during that first meeting, will say, “Is there hope for us? Can this get better?” For the sake of our discussion, let’s assume the couple asking this question is not in any way, shape or form in an abusive relationship in which an [exit
May 29, 2022
For the last couple of months, we’ve been focusing on the various relationships that can have a negative affect on marriages and send them into the Danger Zone. We discussed what the “fun” of fielding unsolicited (albeit well intentioned) advice from loved ones, and also how to spot the signs that a friendship might be
May 27, 2022
I thought after last month’s admittedly “heavy” topic, I’d change things up a little bit. This month, I’d like to take the ‘counselor’ hat off, and speak with you simply as “EJ—a 30-something modern woman navigating life, career and a marriage.” So here’s something I’ve heard used as a measuring stick for healthy relationships on
May 26, 2022
Today, I feel like I need to address one of the most insidious myths about troubled marriages. Ready? The myth is that trouble marriages appear at random, seemingly out of nowhere. Reality Check: Troubled marriages don’t just happen. They are created. It might seem like they just happen. And despite our perceptions to the contrary,
May 25, 2022
A few weeks ago, I asked a question on my Facebook page: Once you’re married—What are your thoughts on having friends of the opposite sex? Yay or Nay? Much to my delight, the responses came rolling in—each with equally unique perspectives and degrees of passion. One contributor offered a simple “Absolutely not. Completely inappropriate”. Other’s
April 28, 2022
Trigger Warning: If the topic of sexual assault or sexualized violence is one that is deeply troubling to you, please do what you need to take care of yourself in this moment. Some of the material in this article could be triggering to you. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Sexual violence
April 27, 2022
As the weather gets more temperate and lovely here in Texas, my husband and I have been spending more time outside tending to the landscaping of our home. It all started two weeks ago because I had a “vision” of how I wanted our flower beds to look. However when we went outside to start
March 27, 2022
Do you consider yourself a supportive spouse to your husband or wife’s interests and aspirations? Do you value and support activities that are meaningful to them? I think in general, people like to consider themselves supportive of their loved ones. I have found— and truly this is just plain old common sense— that people are
January 27, 2022
My husband and I were driving down the road on a particularly gorgeous Texas winter evening. I guess I’d gone quiet—I didn’t notice—so my husband gently queried, “Whatcha’ thinking?” I didn’t waste any time with context… I dove right in: “You know what I think frustrates me more than anything about people trying to fix
January 26, 2022
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to attend a conference where Mary Ellen O’Toole, a former criminal investigator and FBI agent from the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), was the keynote speaker. Yes, fellow Criminal Minds fans, the BAU is a real unit. Although she was there to speak about criminals and the personalities that often
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