Imago Relationships Network is featuring a post I wrote debunking marriage myths. Take a look! And if you need to talk to a professional, don’t hesitate to get in touch. The post Featured on IRNA: Marriage Myths and Realities: 12 Common Misconceptions Debunked appeared first on The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX ..read more

Is your marriage over? How can you be sure? Recently I had a great experience working with the folks at Imago Relationships North America. We shared insights and advice on tackling the tough questions in a marriage as a couple, and came up with some important questions people should ask when they’re feeling like they’re […] The post Questions to Ask When You’re Worried Your Marriage Is Over appeared first on The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX ..read more

As the Houston marriage counselor, I frequently hear couples comment: “It feels like my partner and I want different things out of our relationship”. It’s true that we enter relationships with preconceptions. Our desires and experiences form these ideas before even the first “Hello”. Couples feel the shock of that unpleasant surprise when relationship assumptions […] The post Houston Marriage Counselor: Create a Relationship Vision Together appeared first on The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX ..read more

People get married for lots of reasons. And just because your reasons differ from someone else, that doesn’t mean they are the wrong reasons to get married. In fact, it’s fair to say that every single person has reasons that are unique to them. That being said, this is one of the biggest decisions of […] The post “It’s the Next Logical Step” and Other Wrong Reasons to Get Married appeared first on The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX ..read more

Buying a house will put stress on your relationship. It’s inevitable. Because going through the process is inherently stressful. How could it not be? You’re making a huge financial and life decision that is going to be with you for years to come. You’re being asked to sign legal documents left and right. You’re hiring […] The post Buying a House Puts Stress on Your Relationship – How to Fight Back Together appeared first on The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX ..read more

Even in a normal year, I know all too well from my clients that holidays and stress go hand-in-hand. Things like deciding whose family to visit, how much to spend, and last minute changes to plans can lead to eruptions. Add pandemic concerns on top of that and the season is a powder keg. You […] The post Minimize Holiday Stress on Your Relationship appeared first on The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX ..read more

In Part 1 of this post, we offered marriage help by talking about becoming aware of how you deal with conflict. Doing this informs what kind of ground rules and boundaries you should set up to make your arguments with your partner fairer. However, even without those specifics, there are four general concepts that everyone […] The post Fighting with Love… or How to Fight Fair – Part 2 appeared first on The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX ..read more

If you are having relationship problems, it’s likely your sex life has suffered as a result. That’s just natural. You don’t feel close. So even if the mood does strike, it’s harder to let your guard down. Because trust and sex are generally linked. If you don’t trust your partner, it can be hard to […] The post Relationship Problems: Why Trust Is Important to Your Sex Life appeared first on The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX ..read more

If you have or have ever had kids in your home, you probably already know the joys of seeing your child learn and grow. But you also know there are moments where you want to scream in frustration. All of the changes associated with the pandemic amplify those negative moments. So it’s no surprise that, […] The post Parenting Issues in Houston During COVID? Conscious Parenting Makes a Difference appeared first on The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX ..read more

Updated on July 2020. Originally published June 2010. After an affair, you may want to consider marriage counseling. But finding the right counselor can be a challenge. Houston is full of choices for couples counseling. First, check credentials. What’s their education? Continuing education? How about availability? Do they offer online services? Are they HIPAA-compliant? But […] The post After an Affair: Is Houston Couples Counseling Right for You? appeared first on The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX ..read more