Who needs counseling? Short answer: everybody. Marriages of all kinds can stand to benefit from good counseling, but there are a few important things to watch out for… To make the most out of each and every counseling session (or if you’re on the fence about going in the first place), these five facts can […]
Tag: Marriage Counseling
How To Get Over Years of Disappointment
Here’s the next video in our blog series “Dr. Dana Answers Your Questions.” Today’s question is from Joe: “How do you improve your marriage after years of disappointment time and time again?” Please comment below the video to ask your own questions or just to let us know what you think. We’re frequently shooting new […]
Beware: Peak Divorce Season Is Around the Corner
The month of January is known, somewhat notoriously, as “Divorce Month” because of the jump in divorce rates at the beginning of the year. While numbers vary from state to state (and even year to year), it’s not too difficult to imagine why January sees more marital breakups than other months. It could be a […]
Is Divorce Harder on Men Than Women?
Is the dissolution of a romantic relationship really harder on men than women? A recent study published by the Journal of Men’s Health showed that recently divorced men were much more likely to engage in drug and alcohol abuse, and showed a drastically increased risk for high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease. Engaging in […]
Warning: The Wrong Therapist Can Harm Your Marriage
Couples counseling has something of a bad reputation. Success rates are dismal, and for many couples, enrolling in marriage counseling signifies the beginning of the end of a relationship. This, however, should not be seen as a shortcoming of marriage counseling itself, but rather a shortcoming of individual counselors who provide counseling to couples without […]
Angry Birds, Angry Spouse? A Study of Online Gaming’s Effect on Marriage Shows Much Broader Implications
In a study published last year the Journal of Leisure Research, results showed that online gaming can have a negative impact on marriages. This comes as no surprise to most people, but the specifics are a little more interesting. This is especially prevalent in today’s age with smart phones streaming an endless source of distracting […]
Struggling In Your Marriage? Ask Yourself, “What Have I Done For My Marriage Today?”
Is your marriage feeling ho-hum? Do you feel like you’re on the wrong path? Are you struggling with long-standing issues in your marriage? Here at StrongMarriageNow, we pride ourselves on the ability to help you sort through different, recurring problems that are sending your marriage off the rails. There’s something else we specialize in, though, […]
Support Your Spouse’s Passions
Most people’s lives are busy, to say the least. Finding time for hobbies, creative pursuits, and the like can be a huge challenge. Between work and kids, house maintenance and making time for one another, it’s tough to even have the energy to pursue your other interests! While maintaining your responsibilities are important, and as […]
Why Powerful Men Cheat (and Why They Think They Can Get Away With It)
News outlets are ablaze with the story of David Letterman’s recent tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. The interview (scheduled to air January 7th) centers on the Late-Night host’s recent scandal – the public admission of several affairs with various female staff members, including assistant Stephanie Birkitt. The affairs resulted in a blackmail plot by a […]
Marriage Sex Counseling: Are You Making This Bedroom Mistake?
Are you disappointed in your sex life? Do you and your spouse feel disconnected physically? In fact, problems surrounding sex and affection are some of the most common issues that couples face. Unfortunately, many couples don’t know how to resolve these issues, aren’t comfortable talking about it or talk about it in the wrong way. […]