by Judith McFarland | Jan 9, 2017 | Couples Communication, Couples Counseling, Grief and Loss, Relationship Improvement, Thoughts on relationships
When the honeymoon is over, many couples part ways with varying degrees of loss. They may just be deciding to leave rather than learn how to stay! If this is a relationship worth having, isn’t it worth fighting for?
by Judith McFarland | Oct 28, 2016 | Relationship Improvement, Thoughts on relationships
Are you struggling to find a relationship where you feel that you and your significant other have chemistry? Read on for some information about the role that chemistry may play for you.
by Judith McFarland | May 14, 2016 | How Counseling Works, Internet Dating, Online Therapy, Relationship Improvement, Thoughts on relationships
About 3 years ago I worked with a couple whose marriage was coming apart for a variety of reasons. They wanted to separate gracefully and they wanted to remain friends. Following their separation and divorce, one partner immediately began dating and found a new...
by Judith McFarland | Jan 6, 2015 | Relationship Improvement, Thoughts on relationships, Understanding and Decreasing Depression
Although it is difficult to accept, we learn more from pain than from pleasure. Emotional pain gives us important information about our relationships, allowing us to make choices and changes.
by Judith McFarland | Nov 8, 2014 | Relationship Improvement, Thoughts on relationships
Every choice has consequences in life. When you choose, do you consider whether your choice protects your important relationship?
by Judith McFarland | Aug 24, 2014 | Relationship Improvement
Is your important relationship a partnership or is it “All About” one person? What is the difference? Read more.
by Judith McFarland | Oct 11, 2013 | Thoughts on relationships
Boundaries between important relationships and work/school life are increasingly blurred by the ready availability of various kinds of technology. It can be useful and it can be distracting and intrusive. How are the significant others in your life affected by your use of technology? How are you affected by their use of tablets, smart phones, laptops, etc?
by Judith McFarland | Aug 5, 2013 | Thoughts on relationships
Every day, from waking to sleeping, we all make many choices. When you choose, will it be for you, for your significant other, or for the relationship?