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If Your Relationship Feels Stuck, Could Not Listening the Problem?

If you find that your relationship is lacking in closeness, you may just want to ask yourself if you’re a good listener. Because I can…

Life Counseling Institute Now Offers Premarital Counseling!

Are you or is someone you know getting married? When you’re ordering the cake and flowers and sending out wedding invitations, don’t forget the most…

The Most Essential To-Do before Saying “I Do”

A lot of details go into wedding planning. As the day draws near, weekends are spent checking off the to-do list of things that will…

Are You Really Listening?

It may be surprising to learn that listening doesn’t come naturally and is a lot tougher than we realize. Hearing the words being spoken—versus actively…

Pursuer-Distancer Dynamics in Relationships

By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Have you noticed in your relationship that you have pursuer-distancer dynamics, that is, one person typically pursues connection, and the…

How to Increase Your Fondness for Your Partner

Maybe you’ve noticed how you and your spouse don’t have fun or interact in the same way you did when you were dating or first…

How Sex Therapy Can Help for Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition in which a man is unable to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. Needless to…

Can a Relationship Make It after an Affair?

If you have ever been cheated on, you know all too well the pain it brings. Or perhaps you’ve had an affair and are wondering…

The Power of Vulnerability

Society can do a poor job of showing the benefits of vulnerability. It’s heralded as a weakness, or labeled as “dramatic” or “emotional.” Apparently it’s…