One of the most common contributing factors for divorce and marital strife is the idea that couples grow apart over time. As a Houston relationship therapist, I’ve talked to many people who feel that their significant other has changed so much that they almost seem to be a different person. Of course, change doesn’t necessarily […]
Although you may get in trouble with friends and family for yawning at an inopportune moment, it turns out that yawning may not be such a bad thing after all. Or at least it’s not a bad thing if you yawn and your significant other yawns back. Science writer Sam Kean recently talked to NPR […]
As a Houston marriage counselor, I’ve talked a lot about what couples can do to fight fair and resolve arguments. One thing I haven’t addressed in as much detail, though, is what you can do when your children are the ones fighting. Sibling rivalry certainly isn’t a rare phenomenon; if you grew up with siblings, […]
There are all sorts of articles out there proclaiming to have the “key to a healthy marriage.” Many of these articles talk about things like communication, your sex life, and keeping romance alive—but one thing that often gets overlooked is the importance of a good night’s sleep.
