Marriage is a sacred union between two people. At least, that is what we are told growing up. The idealized version of marriage as a kid often meets the hard reality of marriage in the daily grind of life. Marriage takes work to…well… work. That is why it is so important that couples get the…
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With the divorce rate sitting around 40-50%, it’s no surprise that many unmarried couples are afraid of taking the next step in their relationship. Divorce is all around us, and it’s hard not to think about it and wonder if that’s what’s in store when you get married. What Pre-Marriage Counseling Can Do for You…
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Many couples looking for marriage counseling in Chicago are often unsure of how the process works. They feel a bit of trepidation because the idea of therapy makes them question their entire relationship. While it is natural to have this fear, please understand that marriage counseling does not signify something is wrong with your partner…
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Are you not sure of the direction you want to take in your marriage? Do you need someone to talk to who can help you with untangle the emotional web of your marriage before speaking with your spouse? Then you should consider talking to a psychotherapist about your marriage. While the eventual outcome would be…
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Getting married is a wonderful time in your life. You are planning a beautiful wedding and you’re in love with someone you want to be with forever. Despite all of the warm, fuzzy feelings you have right now, there’s probably one looming concern – will it last? Knowing the secret to having a successful marriage…
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Is it just me or do more and more fairy tale weddings seem to end in marriage counseling rather than in happily ever after? Think about the traditional fairy tales. These tales led us to believe the characters lived happily ever after. From an early age, we dream of the fairy tale wedding, but how…
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A medical illness is not only something that affects your physical state, but also your mental and emotional well-being. This is especially true when one spouse becomes seriously ill, and the other spouse has to take care of them. This can sometimes cause serious emotional problems as well. In some cases, serious signs of depression…
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How do you survive a spouse confessing to or being caught at having an affair? Can you survive? These are questions I regularly receive from clients. In some cases, the spouse had the affair, other times it is the faithful spouse looking for answers. Looking to see if they can or want to forgive their…
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