Daily, Rachel feels the urge to post pictures of her relationship all over social media. She has pictures on Instagram and Facebook posts about marrying the greatest guy on earth, etc. Her sister, who knows Rachel’s relationship, has questioned her as to how much of her posting is an attempt to make her  look good…

I always wondered why I couldn’t trust my memory. Doctors have told me nothing is physically wrong with me. Yet I constantly think, “Maybe I am too sensitive.,” or “Could I be making this up?” Then one day I talked with a friend who had heard the term “gaslighting” and it started to make sense.…

“We attended a marriage seminar and the leaders suggested we use a little pornography to spice up our marriage. Is that really a good idea?” There are some couple therapists that believe a little porn can help a marriage. But is this really a strategy anyone should embrace? Based on what we are learning about pornography and what is…

Mike and Jan were excited about having their first baby and becoming new parents. Several of their friends were entering this new stage of family life and the anticipation of impending parenthood created excitement. Yet, all the changes and stress were taking a toll on their marital relationship. The couple argued about small things, busied…

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