Why do couples quarrel? Is it simply because of differences in opinions? Character flaws? A lack of emotional safety? Or perhaps poor communication...
Manage Conflicts
Unspoken Expectations: How They Shape and Strain Your Marriage
Marriage is a journey of shared growth, love, and partnership. Yet, many couples end up struggling, not because of what they say, but because of...
The Lasting Shadows: How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Shape Adult Relationships – A Case Study of Sunny (pseudonym)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood and can profoundly shape one’s emotional,...
Resolving Conflicts and Fostering Reconciliation Within Marriages
That Saturday, work didn't go as planned. I brought my frustration along as I got into my husband's car. He patiently listened to my complaints...
Steps to a Win-Win Resolution in Couple Conflicts
Many of us think of conflicts as a bad thing. I would be concerned when couples tell me they do not have conflicts. I would wonder, “Are they living...
“If you love me… “Debunking the three myths of marriage
It’s not something everyone wants to admit - but marriages can become toxic. In every marriage, we often imagine ourselves as the main leads in a...
Why a Good Marriage is Mission Critical for Children
Have you ever heard of a saying, “Do as I say, not as I do”? However, we all know that children often do what we do and not what we say simply...
Weather-proof your Marriage
“Today is such a hot and humid day!” When was the last time you returned home to your spouse and lamented about your sweaty day in tropical...
Commitment is a deliberate choice
All of us juggle multiple commitments in life – or promises to invest our time and energies in a job, activity or cause we believe in. These include...
Building and breaking trust in a relationship
Just how important is trust in a relationship? Renowned American psychologist John Gottman likens trust to a key pillar providing support for a...