This post can show Houston couples how to reignite the spark in their relationship. Learn to get back to the excitement you felt when you first met! If your relationship is feeling a bit dull, couples therapy and marriage counseling in Houston, TX, can help to enhance communication, intimacy, and connection. Call us today if you are feeling stuck or just want to learn to have fun with your partner again.
The recipe for a healthy family
When you need couples counseling
By the time I get the phone call to schedule couples counseling, people can feel hopeless and desperate. Most couples wait too long and sadly that means it can be tougher to get things back on track. There are those relationships where people yell and slam doors and others where they quietly grow apart or grow bored till there is nothing left. The one thing they have in common is the depth of the disruption to people’s lives. It’s hard to be at peace when one of the most important relationships in your life is broken.
Ways to strengthen your relationship during COVID-19
When stress enters the relationship (as it has during the pandemic), couples will inevitably turn towards one another or turn away from one another. If I am in a trusting, safe, loving relationship, I may see my partner as part of the solution that will help me feel better, or I will view them as an obstacle that makes things worse for me.
Are you growing apart from your partner by doing this one common thing?
Are you doing these 4 things that hurt your relationships?
Most people starting couples therapy come in focused on their partners’ flaws. Few people come into my office and say, “We’re here because I complain too often, I yell all the time and don’t help out around the house.” It’s understandable that when you’ve been repeatedly hurt by your partner, you would be defensive and see the need for change in them.
Men, Sex, Rejection & Shame - lessons from a Houston couples therapist
Sexual intimacy is paramount for men, playing a crucial role in their overall relationship satisfaction. However, the weight of shame from rejection during intimate moments with partners can strain the relationship. Getting help from a Houston marriage counselor or couples therapist can make a difference. Addressing these challenges in your sex life through couples counseling can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling relationship, promoting understanding and empathy between partners. Call one of our caring Houston marriage therapists today.
In a Narcissist Relationship? What You Can Do About It.
In my last blog post, entitled "Life With A Narcissit,"I talked about what it was like living with someone who has characteristics of narcissism or even full-blown narcissistic personality disorder. You may have recognized someone you know when reading about narcissism. It can be very overwhelming to deal with individuals who have these traits. Even as a victim, you may start to feel like there is something wrong with you. What can you do to remain emotionally intact?