By: Greg Douglas, LMHC I’ve heard many partners injured by an affair say the same thing: “he just expects me to get over it and move on, but I’m not ready for that!” The “Just Get Over It” Approach Can we really expect our injured partner to just “move on” and “get over it?” I… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Being “triggered” has become a buzzword in recent years. We are triggered by all sorts of stuff. Triggered by our boss, our partner, our kids, our family, even the dog can trigger us! Why Am I Triggered? You can’t totally avoid being triggered, it happens. The key is what you do… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Have you convinced yourself you know everything there is to know about your partner? You tell yourself you have been together for quite a while and start to see your partner as a “known entity.” You begin to believe you have nothing to talk about because you have already talked about… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LMHC I’ve seen couples argue about all sort of things. Some important, others not so much, and everything in between. There is one thing however that almost all couples tend to argue about, even though it leads nowhere: Objective Reality What is Objective Reality? Objective reality simply refers to something existing independent… Read More
By: Greg Douglas, LMHC I hear the same thing week after week. Boyfriends and husbands complaining about the lack of sex in their relationship. These guys are often good men, loyal partners, and hard workers. They are struggling to understand why their partner is keeping them at arm’s length? Feeling Needed versus Desired After years… Read More
