Do others perceive you two as the ‘perfect’ couple yet behind closed doors it’s far from perfect? Perhaps, you have successful careers, a big, beautiful home in Basking Ridge, high achieving children but you’re not happy. Maybe there’s lots of arguing over big decisions AND petty items. Maybe you or your partner gives the silent […]
You’re the ‘perfect’ couple, so why are you thinking about divorce? Read More »
Imagine a love story where opposites attract: the popular guy becomes drawn to the shy bookworm, or the rich sophisticated woman falls for the hardworking blue collared man. In the movies, the ending is always the same-the couple brings out the best in each other with their opposite qualities and they live happily ever after.
Why Is It Couples Come to Hate the Very Trait that First Drew Them To Their Partner? Read More »
“You’re not my real mother, so why should I listen to you?” “I hate you! I wish my father NEVER EVEN MET YOU!” “If it wasn’t for you, my parents would still be together.” If you’re a step parent of teens, it’s likely you’ve heard statements like these at times. How can a (newly remarried)
My Teens Are Driving Me Crazy! And They Aren’t Even Mine: A Step Parent’s Frustration Read More »
by Debby Deroian, Practicum Student-Therapist under the supervision of Meredith Keller LPC, ACS Imagine: You and your partner are finally having a much needed date night. This took a month to happen due to several cancellations with work and kids’ schedules! You are in the middle of dinner when your partner’s phone rings, and as
Ways to Stop an Ex from Damaging Your Relationship: Three Guidelines for Communication Read More »
Are you taking your partner for granted OR, even worse, focusing on what she/he isn’t doing or saying? If you wish your partner would change, and have already asked, pleaded or begged for these changes to be made, it’s time to stop. Not only will this fail to bring about the changes you desire, it
Giving Thanks for Your Partner: How Appreciating the Good Can Transform You Read More »
When we received love and attention and acceptance from our spouse early in the relationship it felt wonderful, amazing, sublime! Time passes and the relationship evolves and for many couples hurt and anger arises. In response, we unconsciously do what we used to do when we were children to get love and attention: yell, withdraw,
Defining Imago Relationship Therapy: What It Is and How It Can Help Read More »
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