There’s quite a bit of truth in the saying, old habits are hard to break. In fact, even recent habits are stubborn things. Take, for example, many people’s increasing tendency to firmly believe their viewpoint is correct — to state the issue politely. Developing an...
7 Things You Should Never Say To Your Partner
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Whether you’ve been in a relationship for a short time or years, you’ve probably learned which compliments your partner responds well to. “Wow, you look great in that dress!”...
The Root Cause Of A Couple’s Conflict
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. What would you think if someone said that there is one universal factor underlying almost all couples’ conflicts? That is exactly the proposition that Dr. Harville Hendrix puts...
How To Avoid Dating A Narcissist
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. There aren’t many upsides to having dated a narcissist, but here’s one you might not have thought of: at least now you know how to spot one. In reality, there are many red...
Soulmates… and Other Myths
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. You’ve more than likely heard the term “soulmate.” You may even firmly believe that there is an “other” out there who is your soulmate. But do you know how long the term, and...
Is Your Relationship Destined To Succeed?
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Have you ever tried to describe a couple of your friends as they begin to form a romantic relationship? Odds are, the words “rational” and “reasonable” were not part of...
Tapping Into The Potential Of True Conversation
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Do you know which episode Oprah won her first Emmy for? If you answered, “The one where she interviews marriage therapist Harville Hendrix!” – then you’re not only right...
How Mindfulness Can Deepen Your Romantic Relationship
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Looking for the key to happiness? One practice that helps is living in a state of mindfulness. A growing body of research points to how intentionally living in the moment...
Dancing Between The Raindrops
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. There’s an old saying about people who seem to live a charmed life: “they dance between the raindrops.” The image of someone so lucky that even rain doesn’t touch them is...
How Does Your Narcissistic Partner See You?
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. Do you suspect that someone you’re dating or, worse yet, your long-term partner has narcissistic tendencies? Understanding how a narcissist behaves is the first step toward...