Why The “Marriage You Want” Course Is High Ticket
When it comes to cars, I don't care if I'm driving a Lexus, a Honda, or a Farari. I really wouldn't. Yes, I notice the bumps in the road with the regular, run-of-the-mill car, but only for the first few minutes. Then my mind goes somewhere else and I'm not paying...
Lazy Therapists Encourage Divorce
Suzie was crying as she related to me all her attempts to convince her therapist that she was not ready for divorce. Lazy therapist: But he is a cheater. How will you ever trust him again? Suzie: I get it. I don't know. That's what you're for. To help me with that!...
The Hidden Reason Why People Don’t Change
As I look at all the people I've worked with over time and the people that I'm currently helping across rocky terrain, one thing becomes clear to me: Our society dismisses emotions. It's normal to dismiss something you don't understand. Not too helpful and certainly...
Does It Have To Hurt To Look At Myself?
Here are 4 categories of people running away from themselves: People addicted to one thing or another - alcohol, drugs, gambling, porn, shopping, working exceptionally long hours, explosive anger/rages, lying, or cheating. Schizophrenics, Narcissists. Those who are...
Is Life Supposed to Be This Bad?
Did you ever hear the story of the two frogs? One was thrown into a pot of boiling water and he jumped out very quickly - and was saved. The other frog was put in an empty pot. Shortly, some nice, cool, refreshing water was being filled up in the pot and the frog was...
Why Apologies Don’t Work
Imagine the scene inside a therapy office: Therapist: So who wants to start off? Let me know why you're here, okay? Sheila: We're here because George has been pulling away from me for a long time. Therapist: How long? Sheila: At least five years. It's been a nightmare...
How Would You Like To Be In Love For Life
According to researchers - who've spent their entire careers studying romantic love and passion - it is possible! The researchers studied the brains of couples who were married at least 10 years. They completed all kinds of self-report tests, looked at pictures of...
The Real Reason People Cheat
I'm so scared. I feel like I just got thrown off a cliff. I'm in free-fall and I do not know if I will land at all or be crushed to death when I do. This is crazy. Topsy-turvy. OMG. Okay. I get it. Your world has turned upside down. Breathe. Can you listen to me for a...
The Best Self-Care: Compassion For The Messed-Up Partner
He was beside himself. At four in the morning, Steve got a call from the police. His wife was out cold behind the steering wheel of her car which was that close to being completely wrapped around a tree. He could feel his breath come in short spurts. He was expecting...
WHAT’S “THE MARRIAGE YOU WANT”?
Did you know that right now, it’s possible for you to completely turn around a bad marriage? I’ll explain how in just a second. But first, let’s talk about why so many people think this is impossible. The truth is that you’ve been let down. Let down by so many experts...