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As a marriage therapist, people often ask questions like, "What is the biggest challenge to a marriage" or "What can we do to keep our marriage strong?" These a great questions, but I often [...]

David and Sarah sit in front of me on the couch both looking uncomfortable. They have come in at Sarah’s urging following revelations of David’s ongoing sexual promiscuity. There is a lot going [...]

One of the most common issues for those who find themselves in a destructive marriage is losing themselves to the ongoing pain.  The mistreated spouse comes to therapy for help, feeling like a [...]

  “ I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”– John 16:33 (ESV) Perhaps the [...]

“I believe everyone has a right to happiness.” A saying such as this seems good enough, on the surface, even altruistic.  After all, wishing happiness to others is a gesture of kindness and [...]

We live in a day and age where if you have a good reason for what you are doing, especially if it involves your own hurt or fear, it’s okay.  The sensitive thing for others to do is to try to [...]

Denial is the distortion of the truth through various means, allowing for the protection and continuation of destructive behavior. It is dishonesty, pure and simple. Deception can occur not only [...]