As a Houston relationship counselor, I can’t count the number of times that couples have told me that they feel like they need marriage help because they’re in a rut in their relationship. They’ve been together a long time, and while the beginning of the relationship was new and exciting, they’ve fallen into a predictable […]
How would you feel if I, as the Houston marriage counselor, told you and your partner, “Set aside your differences, or else you can’t keep coming to counseling sessions”? You would probably be taken aback by me criticizing you in this blunt way and insisting that you resolve all your relationship problems or face harsh […]
It doesn’t take a Houston marriage counselor to tell you that couples who are able to laugh together are more likely to stay together than couples who don’t incorporate humor into their relationships. The act of laughing reduces stress, improves your mood, and allows you to feel a sense of connection and intimacy with the […]
Here in Houston marriage counseling, I practice Imago therapy, which emphasizes openly communicating with your partner to create empathy. Why do I think this practice is so important? Well, ask yourself this: have you ever been blindsided by an argument with your partner and ended up thinking, Where did that come from? Maybe you thought […]
