In 2005, two years after I’d finished college with a bachelor’s in psychology I was completely and utterly lost. After spending what seemed like years (prob about 10 months) of my life applying for jobs online, going to interview after interview, and never getting the job; I was devastated. I’d been waiting tables and working… Read More
What to do if your partner won’t go to couples therapy
“Hello, Relationship Solutions. Can I help you?......... Hello?” I can hear noise on the other end of the phone but, I can’t make out what it is. After a few seconds I realize it’s a woman’s voice on the other end. She’s tearfully explaining that her marriage is in real trouble. Both she and her… Read More
5 Signs a Guy or Girl is interested in you
In the modern age of online dating, the prolonging of marriage things are much more complicated for singles than ever before. It can be tricky to tell if a guy/girl really likes you. With recent movies like “He’s not that into you” or “Friends with Benefits, ” which depict the complications of modern romance, it… Read More
Does couples counseling work?
By the time most couples get to a couples therapist's office they are exhausted, in pain and desperate for a solution. This makes perfect sense if they've been arguing for months/years or if there has been a major betrayal (adultery, hidden credit card debt, etc.). Basically they all want to know; is couples therapy… Read More
Social Media and Marriage: 5 rules to keep your relationship safe
In modern society social media has become an inescapable part of life. From keeping up with high school and college classmates, to networking professional most adults have a Facebook or Twitter account. In October of 2012, Facebook had over 1 billion active accounts users. With the development of social media comes complexity in romantic relationships… Read More
10 Free ways to make the world a better place
There are many people that want to improve the world, but don’t have the extra cash to donate to charity or have a hard time deciding what cause is most worthy. If you want to help make this world a better place, without spending a dime, here are 10 easy ways. 1.) Clean up a… Read More
The Great Success Hoax: Why Failing is Crucial
The Great Success Hoax: Why Failing is Crucial A few weeks ago I had dinner with a close friend. She is a happily married stay at home mom. As we ate we talked about family, work and life balance. She’s been enjoying staying at home with her 3 year old son, but had a… Read More
How to tell if your therapist is any good; 5 policies of good therapists
A few weeks ago I friend asked me for a referral for a therapist. I was happy to provide a few recommendations and it got me thinking. How can people tell if their therapist is any good? Every therapist is a little different. So here’s a overview of the 5 key factors that give a… Read More
5 Reasons not to be friends with your Ex
5 reasons not to be friends with your Ex “We can still be friends, right?” I cringe when I hear people say this, even if it’s in a movie. When a romantic relationship ends, it needs to end. That’s why it’s called “breaking up”, not “working things out.” Here are five great reasons to stop… Read More
Honesty is not always the best policy
In the past I have heard people say some of the most hurtful remarks to their partners and claim that they we’re just trying “to be honest.” Being completely honest is not only unproductive it can be hurtful, cruel and destructive. Last week I saw a young married couple in their early thirties for the… Read More