Processing betrayal and infidelity is tough. One of the trickiest areas is trying to figure out why it all happened. There is no justifiable reason for cheating, and working through “the why” after infidelity is not about trying to find excuses. Instead, you might need to peel back the layers and ask the uncomfortable questions [...]
Long-distance dating is not, as the saying goes, for the faint of heart. It’ll press your emotional buttons, stretch your patience, and call your deepest insecurities out by name. But it can also create a beautifully deep, unique kind of love that is built on foundational elements like trust, words, and emotional honesty, rather [...]
What Is Discernment Counseling? Discernment counseling is a unique short-term form of therapy (one to five sessions) for couples who have opposite views regarding whether they want to stay together, and who are looking for guidance to help them decide. It was developed in 2008 by Dr. William Doherty, a psychiatrist, and professor of [...]
According to marriage research spanning decades, abandonment after years of marriage does happen. But what does that look like, and how do you know if you are abandoning your spouse or vice versa? This article will help you identify whether you or your spouse is experiencing symptoms of abandonment in marriage. The good news [...]
An act of unfaithfulness by a spouse brings devastation to a marriage. Surviving infidelity is often not possible, due to the breach of core trust and the pain that it brings. This is likely the reason why it is given as the only biblical grounds for divorce, as the searing hurt rips apart the [...]
The focus of relationship counseling is to assist you and your spouse in improving the relationship you share. Seeking help to reestablish your relationship as a couple is helpful at any stage of your life together. The trials of life can bring hindrances to sharing the intimacy that used to come so easily to [...]
Codependency is a complex topic involving many feelings and behaviors. You can, however, learn to overcome codependency. Doing so brings about a great deal of freedom in your relationships and your life. 14 Tips for Overcoming Codependency The best way to begin is with professional help, such as therapy or counseling. A trained professional [...]
Marriage is the relationship in which a couple can connect emotionally, mentally, and sexually. The couple share themselves with one another, and this requires ongoing vulnerability and meaningful connection. There are challenges that can make it difficult for a couple to be physically intimate, and there are some signs that your relationship may have [...]
When you’ve been together with someone for a while, you enter into set rhythms that you probably don’t even have to consciously think about. Rhythms and certain fixtures in your life are great because they create a safe space amid an ever-shifting world. In a romantic relationship, this means stability and being secure enough to [...]
Relationships are mysterious. We doubt the positive qualities in others, seldom the negative. You will say to your partner: do you really love me? Are you sure you love me? You will ask this a dozen times and drive the person nuts. But you never ask: are you really mad at me? Are you [...]
