Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft People are complex beings, and that complexity is abundantly apparent in the ways we are attracted to a romantic partner. The fact is that we are biological creatures, and basic biological...
A ‘Potentially’ Good Relationship May Be A Fantasy
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft If you’re ever in the mood for a good old-fashioned college dorm BS session that lasts long into the night, get a few friends to talk about “potential.” That’s a conversation that can...
Dealing With A Narcissist? Watch This.
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft If you’re in a relationship with a person who has narcissistic tendencies, you’ve experienced the subtle and sometimes overt ways in which your partner tries to control you. Of course it...
Not Just A Long Relationship — Long And Good
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Longevity can be a virtue unto itself. Consider the professional who spent 40 or 50 years honing their skills, accumulating expertise gathered in no way other than through experience. Or...
Seven Signs Resentment May Be Building
Individual Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Oh my, relationships in the beginning stages can be wonderful! Simply looking at your potential partner is a delight, and conversations never seemed so deep and meaningful. That elusive...
When Emotions Overwhelm Clear Thinking
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft It’s nice to think of ourselves as thoughtful, rational beings who respond to stressful situations with careful consideration. Now, welcome back to reality. We may be thoughtful and...
One Thing That Can Make Breaking Up Even Worse
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Ending a romantic relationship is never easy, for either of the people involved. Emotions usually run high, at least on the part of one of the partners. Occasionally one partner has already...
Moving On After A Breakup
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft If you’ve been in a long-term relationship that ended amicably — “we’re still friends” — then you may have caught yourself developing some harmless habits. Such as checking into your ex’s...
How To Avoid Getting Involved With A Narcissist
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Being in a relationship with a person with narcissistic tendencies has many subtle repercussions. If you’ve been in your relationship for a significant period of time, you may be tempted to...
The Keys To A Long-Term Relationship
Marriage Counseling Insights From Westlake Village-Based Patricia McTague-Loft Very few people meet the love of their life early — in high school or even earlier — and then go on to a lifelong, deep and fulfilling relationship. Without passing judgement on whether...