Ashley Davis Bush and Daniel Arthur Bush share 10 habits for a happy marriage from their book, 75 Habits for a Happy Marriage, in this World of Psychology article. Love consists of three components: connection, communication and intimacy. Connection means feeling close, sharing and caring. Marriage therapy will focus some on building a connection between...
How to beat being late
Constantly running late is not an excusable behavior. Constantly running late is your choice for which you alone are responsible. So what can you do? First, accept your personal responsibility for your problem. Next, break the problem down into specific behaviors such as sleeping too late, finishing one more thing, underestimating travel time, misplacing essential...
Forgiveness in Relationships and Marriages
Wrongs, perceived wrongs, done to us can become painful memories that just don’t go away. Mistakenly, we think we can get rid of these painful memories by giving pain back measure-for-measure. Some call this retribution. We are wrong. Pains received and pains given are all rocks in our backpack of memories. We carry them around...
Column: 10 things wives need from husbands
Several years ago Colleen Sonderman, wife of No Regrets conference founder Steve Sonderman, gave a presentation on the top 10 things wives need from their husbands. These are not in priority order. 1. Listen to her with eye contact and engagement. Communicate in a safe place and remember, you don’t have to fix her problems....
Selecting the Right Family Therapist
When your family starts falling apart, sometimes the best thing you can do is seek professional help. With the help of a good family therapist, you can work through problems related to drug addiction, parent-child conflict, death in the family, severe or chronic disease, permanent or total disability, depression, isolation, teen angst, work/life balance and...
How to Choose a Marriage Counseling Expert
In Miami and Miami Beach there are many psychologists who focus on marriage counseling. Choosing the right marriage counselor / psychologist / expert can be a daunting task, especially if you have no prior experience selecting one. It is of paramount importance to choose someone who makes you and your spouse feel comfortable. A marriage...