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Rekindling Marriage: Learning to Talk About Emotions Again
You probably already know that you may not ever get him to talk about his feelings and emotions–some people are like clams or become like clams after a trauma or when their feelings become intense. Of course, regardless what he told you, he might have his eye on someone else. Another possibility is that he … Read more
Read Rekindling Marriage: Learning to Talk About Emotions AgainDivorced Couples: Any Hope of Getting Back Together?
You are already divorced. The first step in trying to put your marriage together is to start a dialogue. Call him up once or twice a week and chat with him. Will he converse with you? If that goes well for a month or so, then try getting together like a date, just don't call … Read more
Read Divorced Couples: Any Hope of Getting Back Together?Marriage Issues: Tired During the Day and Online at Night!
Pardon me for being blunt, but the problem seems to me that you are putting up with his outrageous behavior. He's a grown man acting like a teenager, and as if you're the mom.
Read Marriage Issues: Tired During the Day and Online at Night!Marital Counselor in Baltimore?
Thank you for the compliment and let me begin with a clarification. Yes, my name shows up when you search for marital counselor in Baltimore, Maryland. People often refer to me as a marriage counselor, which I am not. I am a licensed psychologist and I offer marital counselor services. As a psychologist, most of … Read more
Read Marital Counselor in Baltimore?Marriage Therapist Beliefs
My Beliefs as a Therapist Helping Marriages I Believe in Marriage-Friendly Marriage Counseling In addition to the meaning of seeing a licensed psychologist, and the importance of finding a good marriage counselor, you also want to be careful to find a marriage counselor who believes in keeping your marriage together. I am Dr. Gunzburg. I … Read more
Read Marriage Therapist BeliefsRekindle the Love
It is possible to rekindle love in your marriage. If you feel that you have lost that loving feeling in your marriage, you should know that it is possible to get it back. You can fix your unhappy marriage. If your out-of-love spouse is willing to work with you to rekindle love in your marriage, … Read more
Read Rekindle the Love3 Steps to Stop Arguing
Arguing is almost always going to happen eventually in married couples and long-term relationships. Arguing often leads to anger. Learning how to change your attitude can help you reduce angry feelings. The best case is for arguments to be more like a debate or a discussion, where all stances on the issue are seen … Read more
Read 3 Steps to Stop ArguingHonesty in Marriage
Many people do not realize the degree of harm that a lack of honesty can have on a marriage. Even little white lies have the potential to be harmful. Honesty Helps Marriages By being honest in all areas of your life, you can create a better marriage for you and your spouse. Honesty creates a … Read more
Read Honesty in MarriageCouples Argue
Spouses in an arguing couple often make the situation worse. Couples Argue Arguing couples usually feel they are stuck in a rut and fighting much of the time. If you are part of an arguing couple, whether married or in a long-term relationship, you can probably learn to change this angry, corrosive behavior and make … Read more
Read Couples ArgueBetter Than Arguing
Arguing is one way for a couple to attempt to resolve a disagreement. Arguments can range from a mildly contentious exchange of ideas to an explosive personal trashing of one or both of the participants. Ideal Arguments Ideally, arguments would be more like debating two sides of an issue. Each person would present his idea … Read more
Read Better Than ArguingFix Argument
What can you do? How do you celebrate your love, your romance when your sweetheart feels so awful about you? What kind of Valentine’s Day Card do you buy? Everyone is supposed to be happy and romantic when Valentine’s Day comes around. Right? You’re supposed to be having loving, wonderful thoughts about your sweetheart. Right? … Read more
Read Fix ArgumentArguments Lead To Anger
Arguments are a large source of friction in married couples today. Too often, arguments become battles of who can yell the loudest, or who can persist the longest, or who can say the personally most hurtful comment. Arguments like these are filled with anger, and the original ideas get lost in the verbal and emotional … Read more
Read Arguments Lead To AngerWhy Am I Jealous?
Do you think there is good reason for your jealous feelings and insecurity? If jealousy is new to you and your relationship, then perhaps something else is going on. Ask yourself what, if anything, your spouse might be doing to make you feel jealous. Jealousy in Marriage: Your First Course of Action If you can … Read more
Read Why Am I Jealous?Remember Good Times
Sit down with your spouse and remember the good times in your marriage. Do something good for yourself, for your health, for your spouse, and for your relationship. Talk about good times with your spouse. You could begin with a photo album and reminisce or you could just begin talking about good times you’ve had … Read more
Read Remember Good TimesOpen Communication
There are complexities to the general thought of having a completely open-book and honest relationship. Sometimes these complexities can be difficult to figure out. Honesty is Important for Relationships Honesty is an important part in any long-term relationship. When you think about being honest in your relationship, you have to be honest with yourself first. … Read more
Read Open CommunicationElectronics and Marriage
The fact is that electronics is hurting marriage and relationships. Do you ever feel that electronics, whether it is a cell phone, i-Pad, computer or TV, is hurting your marriage? Does texting, talking on the phone, watching TV or movies make you feel that you’re not important to your spouse and/or to your children. Do … Read more
Read Electronics and MarriageGood Marriage Relationships
Building a good marriage relationship takes time investment. This was clearly demonstrated in a recent trip to the urgent care center. My wife dropped a heavy object on her foot and was in a lot of pain. We decided to get an x-ray to make sure it wasn’t broken. The pain turned out to be … Read more
Read Good Marriage RelationshipsPractice Saying Thanks
Practice saying “thanks”. Show appreciation for your spouse by leaving a handwritten note for him or her to find later. Express your gratitude for a job well done. Think about your day and find something your spouse does for you that you hadn’t previously noticed or mentioned. Give praise or thanks for what you hadn’t … Read more
Read Practice Saying ThanksCommunication in Marriage
Communication in marriage is not just about the words you use. There are many aspects of communication that we may not think about, yet that we use every day. Some other aspects of communication are: …your tone of voice. …what you say and how you say it. …your body language and posture. …where your eyes … Read more
Read Communication in MarriagePractice Opening Up
Find a convenient time for your spouse and begin by expressing your love and desire for a more intimate and expressive relationship. Then share something that you would not have normally shared in the past. If your spouse is similarly motivated, LISTEN, and then explain back what you think you understand. All Sharing Is NOT … Read more
Read Practice Opening UpThanksgiving and Marriage
Once a year in the U.S. we celebrate Thanksgiving to remember that our country’s forefathers gave thanks to God for being blessed with food and life. I want to challenge your thinking with some “thanks” and “giving” ideas about marriage. Thanksgiving Today It seems to me that in today’s world Thanksgiving means football, family meals, … Read more
Read Thanksgiving and MarriageNot Enough Sex in Marriage
Often, I hear the complaint about not enough sex in marriage. Many of you might erroneously think only men complain about sexual frequency. The truth is that sometimes it’s the man who feels deprived and sometimes it’s the woman who complains about not enough sexual interest from her spouse. Low sexual desire can come from … Read more
Read Not Enough Sex in MarriageUsing Active Listening
The goal of this communication exercise, “Using Active Listening,” is to develop a new and improved understanding of each other. You can use active listening to improve your marriage. Suggestion:Have paper and pen handy for each of you to keep track of what you hear and of your own thoughts while your partner is talking. … Read more
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