Fulfillment in Your Relationship May Come in an Unexpected Way.
A common question I ask people who come in to see me is, “What do you want out of your relationship?” Many already have a rehearsed list that is easily pulled from their memory banks. “I want him to listen to me.” “I want her to give me a blow job more than…
Read MoreAm I Foolish for Taking Back My Cheating Spouse?: Wisdom After Cheating
“I feel like I am being a fool for taking her back. I never saw this coming. I never thought in a million years that Joy would ever cheat on me. I am beginning to question everything about our relationship and doubt my judgment.” The above statement is a paraphrase contracted from numerous different couples…
Read MoreActing Crazy?: The Sanity in Seeing Our Insanity
When working with people in therapy there comes a time for a number of insightful clients when they have an epiphany. The epiphany I’m talking about is when they see how their own behavior is having a direct impact on their life. They realize that all this time while they have been blaming others for…
Read MoreThe Importance of “No”
At a pretty regular rate I will come across a person who is honest enough to admit that they have trouble telling people “no”. This confession is usually followed with numerous examples where that individual has ended up doing something they did not fully want to do. They logically see the damage that not saying…
Read MoreNot One Thought You Have Is Completely True: Opening to another possibility
“Not one thought you hold is wholly true. The recognition of this is your firm beginning.” – A Course in Miracles (The Problem and the Answer) There once lived 4 blind men who went to visit an elephant. They were all very curious about what exactly an elephant…
Read MoreWhat Fidelity is Meant to Protect: Insight from Wendell Berry
Although he may not be a favorite of everyones, Wendell Berry offers insight on a wide variety of matters. From economics, to farming and marriage, Wendell’s thoughtful commentary encourages us to take a second look at so many things we take for granted. Below I have included one of his quotes from “The Art of…
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