We appreciate and put trust in those who are self-confident. With confidence comes feelings of strength and certainty. Confidence, then, is generally thought of positively. In relationships, however, confidence can …
“We need to communicate better.” This is the most commonly uttered phrase I hear couples use at the start of couples counseling. “Can you give us some tools?” typically follows. …
When I am teaching couples, individuals, or groups about communication, a common reservation they express is that “People don’t talk like that.” Some of the common constructions for teaching assertive …
When we think back to past, failed relationships, it’s easy to attribute blame to the –ex, negative circumstances, and/or poor timing. Oftentimes these memories are long-lasting and impact subsequent relationships. …
Some of you are already aware that my wife and I recently adopted a puppy. Reggie is about four months old and filled with energy and curiosity (and urine that …
