Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. As many people in a long-term relationship can attest, it’s more difficult to be happy individually if you and your partner are at odds with each other. A logical question,...
Can There Be ‘The One?’
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. In our culture there’s a common belief that it’s possible to find the One Person you’re meant to be with. It’s expressed in different ways — “finding my soulmate,” “finding my...
Is That Flag Trying To Tell You Something?
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Whether you’re in an established relationship or just developing a romance with someone, it’s a valuable exercise to take a step back and look at things objectively. Are there...
Eight Essential Conversations
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Is there a secret to turning your long-term romantic relationship into an amazing love story? This is an intriguing question for young couples with their lives ahead of them....
Is There A Key To Truly Loving Another?
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Couples hardly need a reminder that developing and maintaining a loving relationship can be difficult at times. But it can be easier when one realizes there is actually a...
The Truth About Bickering
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Bickering. It’s something too many couples deal with daily. It may not be a full-blown argument, but rather a stream of criticism that leads to snide comments back and...
Sometimes You Just Have To Argue With A Narcissist
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. We all have to deal with some very annoying people. But people with narcissistic tendencies can be especially annoying. First off, it’s good to have an idea about narcissistic...
Marriage — ‘Masters’ vs. ‘Disasters’
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. What is the key to a good marriage? There are countless counselors who are more than willing to give you advice on the subject. Dr. John Gottman, however, is different. He...
The Beauty Of A Long-Term Relationship
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Ah, people harbor a lot of romantic notions about long-term relationships. Young people especially are prone to romanticizing a lifetime commitment, with ideas about soulmates...
The Insidious Problem Of Verbal Abuse
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. As Tolstoy’s opening lines to Anna Karenina attest, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Couples probably instinctively know...