The shift from connection to disconnection happens when people (inadvertently) hit the Pause Button on their marriage. It isn't ill-intended. It usually just happens in the busyness of life. Still, re

Many people tell me how they WANT to save their marriage (they really, really do), but they aren't DOING it. They can't seem to get started with their efforts. Yes, they know the clock is ticking.

We all "show ourselves" in our interactions with others. Sometimes, we truly Show Up, bringing our best self to the relationship. - Other times, we bring an angry/resentful presence to the table. Ot

Has your spouse lost hope in your marriage's future? - You want a warm and loving relationship, but it has had a rough patch. You see a way forward, but your spouse can't see it. If that is the case

It is not about "communication," no matter what you hear (from friends or a therapist). Most people communicate just fine. They have another issue: perception. How they perceive each other, that i

We all have hurts from close relationships -- and especially in marriages. It is impossible to be in such an intimate relationship and not bump into each other (in hurtful ways) over and over. The p

Do you ever feel like you are dancing with your spouse... and not a fun dance?? - Most of the time, couples get into habits. They both know the steps, and they just keep going through them, 1-2-3, 1-

When a marriage crisis hits, people kick into gear! They dig in and work on their relationship. Many times, they start to see results. Things are turning for the better. The relationship is warming

I just googled, how to save your marriage. There were 607,000,000. Over 1/2 a billion results! How do you sort through them? How do you find a real approach, from someone who knows what they are

Things hit a bad spot in your marriage and your spouse isnt sure about staying or leaving the marriage. Sure, it may have been a relationship issue, but you may be feeling blamed. - Its pretty com