Houston Relationship Counselor: Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

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, you can probably remember plenty of instances when you felt like you were at war with your brothers or sisters. However, while some sibling rivalry is natural, letting your children’s fights escalate can lead to ongoing problems and put undue stress on you and your partner. Here are a few things you can try to prevent or defuse fights between your kids. Read more

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Houston Relationship Therapy: More Zzzs Improve your Marriage

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. Read more

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Houston Marriage Counseling: Keep Working on Your Relationship

When it comes to describing our relationship with our partner, we often shy away from using the word “work.” After all, saying that your relationship is a lot of hard work makes it sound like there’s something wrong with it. We think of work as a chore, something that’s necessary but that we don’t want to do. So why describe a relationship as work? Read more

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Houston Marriage Counseling: Get Outside with your Partner

The weather’s gradually warming up across the country (more so in some places than others), and as we get closer to spring, it’s a great time for partners to start thinking about outdoor date activities. Spending time outside allows you to break out of your routine, especially if you’ve been cramped up indoors for most of the winter, and outdoor activities that involve exercise release endorphins, the brain chemicals that make you feel excited or satisfied. Essentially, going on outdoor dates with your partner can be a great mood booster for both of you. Here are a few activity suggestions. Read more

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