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Good Communication Basics

Couples will often come to my office complaining of “communication” problems in their marriages. That can mean anything from grammar …

By Bryn Collins

Psychologist| 3 min read

5 Characteristics of Happy Couples

“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” So begins Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel, …

By Gerald Schoenewolf

Psychoanalyst| 4 min read

Circling Back: The Key to Solving Marital Problems

It was late, both Henry and Marnie were tired; Marnie snapped she wished Henry would have helped with the kids’ …

By Bob Taibbi

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 4 min read

Mindful Communication as the Foundation for a Happy Marriage

We have all heard horror stories of couples that degraded into roommates, passing each other silently in the hall on …

By Dr. Candice Creasman Mowrey

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor| 3 min read

The Key to Judgment-free Communication: Mirroring, Validation and Empathy

Your partner voices a complaint. How do you hear it? How do you respond? Granted, it can be difficult to …

By Marcie Scranton

Marriage & Family Therapist| 2 min read

4 Types of Destructive Communication

Couples communicate in different ways. However, often they communicate in ways that are destructive to their relationship rather than constructive. Below …

By Gerald Schoenewolf

Psychoanalyst| 4 min read

Setting Healthy Boundaries in a Relationship

Love is blind. We’ve all heard this at some point, either from a caring relative or friend, who is trying …

By Amanda Banks Galer

Marriage & Family Therapy| 4 min read

Ways to Grow in the Art of Communication

In my job as a therapist, people often ask me “Can you help us?” This question often comes up when …

By Dr. Barbara Kapetanakes

Psychotherapist| 6 min read

When Your Spouse Won’t Talk

“Can we talk?” This is a familiar statement among couples. Communication is important in any relationship, whether at home or …

By Gerald Schoenewolf

Psychoanalyst| 5 min read

8 Essential Tips to Communicate and Connect with Your Partner

All couples seem to want the same thing from their intimate relationships. They want to be inspired, connected and excited …

By Mary Kay Cocharo

Marriage & Family Therapist| 4 min read

The Blame Game Is Destructive to Your Marriage

It is so simple to point the finger at another – especially your spouse –when things aren’t going your way. …

By Abundant Life Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor| 4 min read

“Stop Talking to Me Like That!”

I have been working with couples on communication skills for many years. Helping people talk together more successfully and feel …

By Gail Desilets

Marriage & Family Therapist| 3 min read

5 Do’s and Don’ts for Effective Communication in Marriage

Effective communication in marriage is arguably the prerequisite for fostering any relationship. Communication is occurring all the time in marriage …