Articles about Relationship Issues

The traditional dictionary definition of codependency describes a condition or relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by...

Emotional abuse takes on numerous forms, some subtle and some overt. This article will cover some types of emotional abuse...

If I could wager a guess, it would be that you do not like conflict. Conflict feels icky. It can...

Emotional abuse is pervasive and easily missed by those caught up in the drama of the relationship. It can occur...

“Am I an introvert?” If you can answer that question in five seconds or less, you’re probably already familiar with...

What is infidelity? Have you ever wondered what counts as infidelity in marriage? Is cheating limited to sexual unfaithfulness, or...

In the first session of couples therapy, I ask the couple what has brought them into my office. I often...

The time between the proposal and the wedding is arguably one of the most exciting times in a person’s life....

Codependency was once a term used mostly in drug rehabilitation centers and alcoholic support groups; however, codependency relationships exist in...

Let’s start by defining exactly what we mean by love, in light of Paul’s teaching: Biblical love in marriage flows...

“Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end...

In the world of love, everyone speaks their own language. This is partially why couples end up on my couch—each...