Good Communication can be tricky in almost any situation but in marriage it can become almost impossible sometimes. Then there are those times when it DOES become impossible. For one reason or another, one or both spouses either shuts down or just won’t shut up. When...
Many couples struggle with poor communication because they are dealing (or not dealing) with some past resentments or issues. If you are still holding onto past issues and resentments, this exercise will go along way in helping you work through those things. So, let’s...
The Silent Treatment is another one of those games that some people are far too good at. Some people like to yell, some like to use sarcasm and wit and others like to use silence to make their point. When on the receiving end of the silent treatment, it can seem like...
THE BLAME GAME- NOT FUN! He said… she said… he did… she did…it’s the oldest game in the book. It’s the BLAME GAME— but it’s not very fun! The blame game and pointing the finger goes well beyond our marriage. In fact, it is a game that every culture, every...
There are lots of well-meaning counselors and relationship books who will tell you to never use the words ‘never’ and ‘always’ when having an argument. You know how it goes- she says “you always treat me this way…” etc. Then...
