Even a marriage counselor in Portland, Oregon can be guilty of too much bickering, one of the most unpleasant of relationship habits. Recently on a vacation with my spouse we reflected on how we no longer bicker. (Actually he said we do so bicker, and I said we do not.)
It got us to talking about [...]

Even the most practiced skills can go right out the window when a couple has an argument.
What can couples do when they find themselves triggered and defensive? Have a “do-over”!

Teenager issues abound and one big one is getting them to listen to adults.  We have a solution for you to actually get a teenager to listen.  The perilous journey of adolescence is a time of tremendous change, anxiety and frustration for teenagers and it can be difficult for parents as well. Parents often find [...]

In couples counseling we often deal with how to reduce, fight fair or even eliminate arguments. Do you often argue in your marriage or relationship? Do you and your partner seem to have the same argument/fight repeatedly? Does it feel like you resolve the issue for a day or two but then it quickly returns? [...]