All Work and No Play…

Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft You may have heard of the old expression, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” If you haven’t heard it, it’s worth spending a little time thinking about. It actually says less...

No, You’re Not A Mind Reader

Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft One of the fulfilling aspects of a romantic relationship is the feeling that you really know your partner. If you’re in a long-term relationship, think back to the time when you really...

Must-Have’s In A Relationship

Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft When you go shopping for anything from a new car to your dream home, you probably make a list of all the things you’re looking for. With a car, it might be everything from stylish wheels to...

Relationship Killers

Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft We often focus on what we think are the keys to a great romantic relationship. That unknowable we call chemistry. Attractiveness to the other. On a deeper level — a shared value system. The...

Critical Parenting “Should Nots”

Family Counseling Insights brought to you by Patricia McTague-Loft Life is full of all kinds of “shoulds.” I should exercise more. I should call my friends more often. That list can be overwhelming at times. For parents, the list can be even more daunting. Fortunately...