Couples counseling may not be the first thing you think of when embarking on retirement, but you may be surprised how much of an impact this life change has on your relationship. You may be surprised to find yourself needing relationship advice after being together for so long. After all,…
Marriage Counseling Tips
The Census Bureau recently released a report that gives some insight into the “geography” of divorce. Couples in the Southern states have higher rates of divorce than other regions and the Northeast has the lowest. What about Relationship Problems in Portland, Oregon? We’re not doing so well.
Couples Counseling Can Help Ease Transition into Retirement
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Portland Marriage Counseling: Prevent Infidelity Before It Starts
In my work in Portland marriage counseling, I work with many couples who are experiencing relationship problems of varying degrees, but one of the hardest issues to overcome is infidelity. Finding other people attractive is natural. The key, of course, is to not act on that attraction. However, when…
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Save Your Marriage: Change Your Partner By Changing Yourself
Save your marriage by focusing on the negative thoughts you’re feeling towards your partner and replacing them with a happy, positive memory of that person the next time a fight feels like it’s about to begin. Relationship problems are always a two-way street, and can be alleviated or made worse…
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Couples Counseling: Societal Pressures Can Worsen LGBT Relationship Problems
Couples counseling shows that, regardless of background, most couples in distress tend to be facing common relationship problems – issues with communication, intimacy, handling conflict, and their significant other’s family. Just by themselves, these types of stressors can disrupt any relationship, but if you’re in an LGBT relationship, any…
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Save Your Marriage: Arguing Over Chores May Be the Sign of Deeper Problems
You can save your marriage by tackling a problem as simple as the division of household chores. Whether you’re newly married or just living with your significant other, it’s not uncommon to argue over who should be responsible for what. After all, who wants to spend their time dusting or…
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