Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “discussions”
We all want to be special to our partner- to feel important, to be desired, ultimately to be loved and secured. These needs can lead us to do or say many irrational things such as fighting, pursuit, insult and even bullying a partner which ultimately damages the relationship and decreases the chances of feeling loved and secure. We can work …
Do all relationships have to work out? I’m often faced with this question in one form of another in my work with couples. As a couple’s therapist I would like to be able to help every couple that comes to me asking for help. The truth is that it’s not always the case. Here are some common reasons relationships do …
One of the major causes that couples seek professional help for is their difficulty communicating, especially listening. This prevents couples from understanding each other and, even more importantly, from solving problems or compromising. Therefore, the same problems keep coming up time after time. I want to clarify that most people do not learn to listen effectively. We usually learn how …
Arguing is a normal part of relationships, given that we all have different opinions and views about the world around us. However, arguing can become so frequent and intense that it seems like the there is no hope for a relationship. Dr. John Gottman, a recognized expert in the field of couples therapy and psychology describes four prominent negative interactions …
