I want to let you know about a really exciting change I’ve been working on. I’ve changed my business name from Relationship Counseling of Walpole to My Marriage Works, and I’d love to tell you why…. Why did I change the name of my business? Ten years ago I decided to focus on becoming an expert in working with couples. Not only because I’m so passionate about this work but when I looked around to... Source ..read more

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? You have a big blowout over the weekend with your spouse, yet again. . You swear this time you’ve got to do something about it. . You start googling marriage help, how to fix my marriage or some variation of that. You’ll call on Monday. . But Monday comes, you both head off to work, kids are off to school, and you return to everyday routine. . Monday turns into Friday and... Source ..read more

If you really think about it, when you are in a difficult conversation with your partner or spouse are you listening to understand and learn or are you listening to respond? If you’re being truthful you probably said “listening to respond”. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in this. This is quite common and one of the most obvious blocks to good communication. I see this in the majority of couples I... Source ..read more

Are you inadvertently sabotaging your relationship with faulty thoughts and beliefs. Thinking traps like these can keep you from having the marriage you truly want. The good news is you can do something to change this. Here are 3 common thinking traps that you’ll want to reconsider if you are interested in getting more of what you want in your marriage. Making assumptions means accepting or... Source ..read more

Why Avoiding Conflict Is Bad for Your Marriage and what to do about it.Let’s face it nobody really likes conflict but it’s a natural part of life that we all have to deal with.The absence of conflict while appealing to some, is not necessarily a good indicator of a healthy marriage. In fact if you never argue in your marriage it can lead to bigger problems.Continuously avoiding conflict, believing... Source ..read more

All couples have predictable ways of interacting that are unhelpful and keep their relationship stuck, repeating the same old cycle time and time again. Sometimes all it takes is one word, or slight change in tone and couples find themselves repeating years old patterns they can never seem to break. These seemingly benign interactions can trigger an avalanche of emotion, and you’re right back to... Source ..read more

Searching for a marriage counselor can be a time-consuming and overwhelming task. With so many therapists to choose from, it’s hard to know what the right choice is. Most couples seeking help for their relationship will start by doing a Google search looking for, “Therapist near me.” Up pops a list of names or a link to Psychology Today, an online directory of therapists. Then they start calling... Source ..read more

Somewhere along the way, we got the message that marriage is supposed to be easy and love will conquer all. Unfortunately, if you go into marriage believing this, you will undoubtedly be disappointed and disillusioned. You may not be prepared for what it takes to have a relationship that can withstand the tough times. Relationships are easy and effortless in the beginning. Fast forward 5, 10... Source ..read more

It’s easy to fall into the trap of some popular yet misleading modern marriage myths. Unfortunately, these myths often distort the reality of what a marriage really is and what it can be.By believing so many marriage myths, you can actually end up causing more damage to your relationship. You may never truly feel satisfied, even if everything is perfectly fine within that relationship. Source ..read more

Even strong, happy couples argue and disagree about things. No relationship is perfect. But, it’s how couples deal with those disagreements that can make a difference.Unsurprisingly, people don’t get into relationships looking forward to disagreements, but they’re bound to happen. Whether big or small, knowing how to handle disagreements with your partner can make for a much more secure... Source ..read more