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 [...]
You have probably run into the passive-aggressive coworker, friend, or family member – the person who manages to deal blows without physically hitting you. They leave you emotionally drained. Even if you recognize the behavior, their tactics can leave you frustrated. Recognizing passive aggressiveness in people and managing your interactions are the first steps [...]
There are many kinds of jobs out there. They add value in diverse ways, and they also require different skillsets to perform successfully. With most jobs, you receive training before you start or for a few months while you’re on probation. If things don’t work out, you can be let go and must move on [...]
People find themselves butting heads and having disagreements in a wide variety of contexts and for many different reasons. The workplace isn’t exempt from conflict, and it’s helpful to know why conflict occurs and how to approach it well. Why Conflict At Work Occurs Wherever there are two or more human beings, the potential [...]
Narcissism, although previously used mostly in a counseling setting, is a term more readily used by the public. Some people who don’t know the term or its definition use it to describe someone incredibly selfish. This may be partly true, but most span way beyond selfishness. Some of the symptoms of someone who is [...]
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 [...]
