A lot of couples who come for therapy usually cite frustration with their partner as one of the major issues they face. This frustration usually stems from unmet expectations. Expectations play a huge role in relationship satisfaction. Couples who are frustrated say things like ‘You weren’t very supportive of me when I quit my job […]
“Who Wears the Pants?” Advice for Balancing the Power in Your Relationship
When it comes to relationships, it seems there is often a driving force behind the couple, or one partner who seems to always have the upper hand. This is often referred to as “wearing the pants.” The partner who “wears the pants” is the one most often in control of the relationship. “Wearing the Pants” […]
3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
Let’s face it, sometimes communicating with our husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend is hard, regardless of whether you have been together for 2 months or for 20 years and I’m curious about what communication looks like in your relationship. So before we get to the 3 Things You Can Change Right Now to Improve Communication […]