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...
Four Tips To Improve Your Romantic Relationship
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. It’s the rare couple who says, nope, our relationship is perfect — nothing to improve here. Add in the stress of forced changes in lifestyle over the last 18 months — from a...
Is Your Partner Sabotaging Your Relationship? Are You?
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. The joy of a romantic relationship can be almost boundless. Why then, is that potential for joy so often checked — sabotaged, perhaps, by our own behavior? One answer lies in...
How To Spot A Narcissist
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. We all bring a lot of common sense to our relationships. If you’re pretty well grounded, you can probably spot someone who is, shall we say, “self oriented.” In everyday...
The Mystery Of Stockholm Syndrome
Marriage Counseling Insights brought to you by California Psychotherapeutic Resources, Inc. In a recent blog post, we wrote about a particular problem that couples may face to varying degrees. It’s a pattern of behavior known as a “trauma bond.” In this kind of a...