Does marriage counseling work?

“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.”  ― Dave Meurer When people ask if marriage counseling works, what they’re really asking is, can counseling save my marriage? Well, the answer is complicated, and dependent on a lot of factors. For one thing,Continue reading “Does marriage counseling work?”

Navigating a Quarter-Life Crisis

Many people in their mid- to late-twenties go through a quarter-life crisis. The expectations of folks in this age group are high: get married, have babies, and advance in their careers, all while brunching and partying with friends every weekend. Managing all of that simultaneously is incredibly difficult, and often, not as desirable as socialContinue reading “Navigating a Quarter-Life Crisis”

5 Ways to Let it Go

“The longer I live, the more I observe that carrying around anger is the most debilitating to the person who bears it.”  ― Katharine Graham Are you haunted by cruel things people said to you months, or even years ago? Or things they did – anything from slights and oversights to horrific abuse? Many of usContinue reading “5 Ways to Let it Go”

Why doesn’t anyone take your advice?

The following dilemma comes up very frequently, both in clients’ lives and my own: A friend, family member, co-worker, etc., comes to you asking for advice about a particular subject. You tell them your professional or expert or knowledgeable opinion. Then, they ignore it. Or worse, do the opposite. What gives??? My guess is thatContinue reading “Why doesn’t anyone take your advice?”