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Why You Feel Stuck in Your Relationship

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC “It doesn’t matter what I do, things are never going to change!” “I’ve tried everything I can think of, but nothing seems to make any difference!” Your relationship is stuck. Maybe you’d like more closeness and connection, less arguments, or just more positive interactions. You feel like you have tried every… Read More

Your Kids are Running Your Marriage

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Whose needs are more important, your partner’s or your kids? Two or more generations ago this would have been easily answered. The simple answer would have been that the relationship needs would be first and the needs of the children come after. Fast-forward to the 21st century and things aren’t quite… Read More

I Just Can’t Let It Go! How to Ask Questions about Affairs

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC You, the injured spouse, have recently found out that your partner has been unfaithful. Your thinking shifts into overdrive trying to figure out why this has happened. Countless questions form in your mind and you desperately need answers from your partner. You, the injuring spouse, feel awful about hurting your partner… Read More

Myths About Couples Counseling

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Full disclosure, I’m a couples therapist who believes that good couples counseling can be a transformative experience no matter how good or bad your relationship is at the moment. As you can imagine, not everyone sees couples counseling the same way. There are many myths surrounding couples counseling and I’m here… Read More

Women: Top 3 Complaints in Relationships

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Women: Top 3 Complaints  After years of working with couples I have compiled my Top 3 Complaints for each sex. This week we look at the top 3 complaints women in relationships have. Complaint #1: Lack of Emotional Closeness “I just have no idea what is going on with him.” “He… Read More