Givers & Takers

Givers and takers. I read a book about this years ago when I was in graduate school and it made a great impression. I’ve spoken to couples in my office for many years about this topic, but I know that it wasn’t always taken with the seriousness with which I believe it should be taken.…

RELATIONSHIP MATURITY? OR IMMATURITY?

If the Shoe/Slipper Fits … Wear It with Style! Relationship maturity… Probably a topic that you’ve not heard much about … and certainly something that is rarely practiced.  Yet such maturity is absolutely crucial for an ongoing happy, healthy, fulfilling relationship. Whether that be a marriage, a love relationship, a parent-child relationship, or a relationship…

GETTING TOUGH ON “TOUGH LOVE” What Partners, Parents & People Need to Know … Before It’s Too Late!

Tough love. One of the most misunderstood terms in the history of psychology! What is tough love? It has been defined as: “When someone treats another person harshly or sternly with the intent to help them.” What an oxymoron the words “tough love” are!  This historical definition of love continues to be the one most…