A complaint I frequently hear is, “Our marriage feels like we are just roommates.” When I meet a couple with this complaint, I know they are not experiencing what they want in the relationship. It becomes evident they are not experiencing the depth of connection they desire in their relationship. They long for more than
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I hate conflict, so I do whatever I need to make certain we do not have conflict….Why avoiding conflict is a problem…..” Without conflict, we do not have the truth.” Humans as we are, conflicts are something we do not embrace well. We naturally tend to avoid them. It’s understandable – no one wants to
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We can go for days, weeks, and sometimes even a month without speaking. My partner says he/she needs time to cool off…Is this healthy for our relationship? Silence can be deafening in a relationship, especially when your partner asks for some time to cool off, and you find yourselves not speaking for days, weeks, or
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I am over 50. Do I really have to be concerned about STIs? Hey there, friend! Let’s talk about a topic that might not be at the forefront of your mind as you age – sexually transmitted infections (STIs). While it may seem like something that only young people need to worry about, the reality
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What to do when you discover your partner is having an affair. Hey there, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve discovered your partner is having an affair. This can be a really challenging and emotional situation to navigate. You may be feeling hurt, betrayed, angry, and confused. It may seem hard to know what to
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It’s been a difficult and emotionally challenging time for couples over the past year as the pandemic caused worldwide upheaval unlike any other. Couples Counseling Las Vegas has seen first-hand how it has negatively impacted couples relationships and the psychological well-being of individuals. It’s important to find productive strategies that improve ourselves and our relationships,
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Holiday gift-giving is such a rich tradition in this country that most of us can’t imagine celebrating without it. But some couples are finding that the usual round of shopping, wrapping, giving and receiving isn’t all that satisfying. And if they have children, they may feel concerned at what this frantic (and costly) says about
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If you’re working your way through a divorce, the upcoming Valentine’s Day may be the last thing on your mind. So much of your energy is devoted to the details of everyday life – especially if you’ve moved to a new home or made a career change, too. Yet even though the holidays may not
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When a love relationship is new, everything feels exciting. Each date reveals something about the other person as emotions flow between the unknown and our growing feelings of adoration. For weeks, maybe even months, we can’t get enough of our new crush. As time passes, though, these heady feelings can fade. We instinctively know how
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Every year I see many couples that come for counseling only when they’ve reached the breaking point. Many have been struggling for months, even years – and they’re making what they feel is a last-ditch effort to save their marriage. It fills me with sadness to see this, because even though I know there is
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