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DISCLAIMER: The following column is a composite of several different experiences I have had with clients. It does not depict a specific encounter. This story is not about you! Why do we marry? I think there are a number of reasons why people choose marriage over staying single, and with those reasons come various expectations. Probably […]

DISCLAIMER: The following column is a composite of several different experiences I have had with clients. It does not depict a specific encounter. This story is not about you! Though many couples and individuals can be significantly helped through the process of therapy, there are some cases where progress seems elusive. There are many reasons […]

DISCLAIMER: The following column is a composite of several different experiences I have had with clients. It does not depict a specific encounter. This story is not about you! I think almost everyone would agree that moving up in life, advancing the quality of one’s life, is a lot easier and happier, and doesn’t take […]

DISCLAIMER: The following column is a composite of several different experiences I have had with clients. It does not depict a specific encounter. This story is not about you! When I speak to couples that seem to be in distress, I’m always interested in learning more about the time their troubles began. For several reasons. […]

DISCLAIMER: The following column is a composite of several different experiences I have had with clients. It does not depict a specific encounter. This story is not about you! Not too long ago, taking medication for any sort of mental health issue was considered “shameful” among many otherwise intelligent people. Certainly, talking about it, admitting […]

DISCLAIMER: The following column is a composite of several different experiences I have had with clients. It does not depict a specific encounter. This story is not about you! Money matters surface in many different ways in a marriage. In the extreme, it can be seen as a tool for control and even as a […]

DISCLAIMER: The following column is a composite of several different experiences I have had with clients. It does not depict a specific encounter. This story is not about you! Many people wear various masks during their lives. For instance, some people slip on their “community mask” to project the solid image of a concerned, active, […]

DISCLAIMER: The following column is a composite of several different experiences I have had with clients. It does not depict a specific encounter. This story is not about you! For those of you who have been following this column, I think it’s pretty obvious that marital discord can sometimes arise from the smallest differences as […]

DISCLAIMER: The following column is a composite of several different experiences I have had with clients. It does not depict a specific encounter. This story is not about you! A couple’s ability to reach a satisfying compromise for both husband and wife is one of the hallmarks of a good marriage. A successful compromise is […]

DISCLAIMER: The following column is a composite of several different experiences I have had with clients. It does not depict a specific encounter. This story is not about you! Not every couple that comes in for couples therapy has a remarkable story to tell. Often, couples come for a few sessions to prevent the snowballing […]