Depression in a Marriage

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Love is one of the most intense and exhilarating emotions to experience, and when two people are happy and satisfied in a relationship, it flourishes. However, as life presents inevitable challenges, even the strongest of bonds will become stressed. Most couples recognize that happy times will be interrupted by hardships at some point, such as […]

Building a Future Relationship After Trauma of Betrayal

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Of all of the threats to a committed relationship I have treated in four decades of working with couples, the most difficult to heal is infidelity. When a trusted partner in a committed relationship betrays the sacred trust of the other, the relationship will undergo severe instability. The partner who has been betrayed is emotionally […]

Important Topics to Discuss with Your Partner During Premarital Counseling

Sexuality and Gender Issues

Premarital counseling is always a good idea whether you think you need it or not since it’s an easy way to see if you and your partner are on the same page about a variety of different topics. That’s why some officiants and religious venues won’t even allow you to tie the knot without at […]