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Men in Relationships: Their Top 3 Complaints

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Men: 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 men in relationships have. Complaint #1: Lack of Appreciation Almost every single man I have seen in couples therapy cites a… Read More

Timid Women and Oblivious Men: The Age-Old Struggle

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC A new couple sits on my couch for their first session. After exchanging pleasantries, I ask the couple to tell me more about what brings them to therapy. The wife looks nervously at the husband, hoping he will speak up. He doesn’t. The husband shoots back a stern look at his… Read More

The 5 Losing Strategies in Relationships

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC What do you do when your needs are not being met in your relationship? I would bet good money that when things are not going well you use at least one (if not more) of the following 5 losing strategies. Needing to be Right Controlling Your Partner Unbridled Self-Expression Retaliation Withdrawal… Read More

Who’s Running Your Relationship?

By: Greg Douglas, LMHC Most people hear this question and immediately answer by a quick assessment of who is “wearing the pants.” But this is not what I’m asking. The question I’m asking here is not who, but what. What part of you is running your relationship? The Three Parts I have noticed 3 distinct… Read More