“The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.” – Henny Youngman Does marriage counseling work? How? What if we’re just fundamentally incompatible? What if there are just some things I cannot live with anymore? What if we’ve tried everything?? Marriage. Our favorite institution. Some would say it’s called an10 “institution” for a reason! How […]
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Therapy for Men: You Are Not A Rock, Nor Are You An Island
“Men get affected substantially by psychological trauma and negative life events such as divorce, bankruptcy, war and bereavement.” -Professor Ridwan Shabsigh, Cornell University The lyrics of Paul Simon’s song “I Am a Rock” deal with isolation and emotional detachment. When their marriage ends, men often attempt to appear as if they are unaffected, “like a rock,” that […]
In Orange County Marriage Counseling Couples Discover The Gifts of A Lasting Relationship.
“No long-term marriage is made easily, and there have been times when I’ve been so angry or so hurt that I thought my love would never recover. And then, in the midst of near despair, something has happened beneath the surface. A bright little flashing fish of hope has flicked silver fins and the water […]
Orange County Premarital Counseling for a Strong and Healthy Marriage
“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” – Nora Ephron You’re in love! Congratulations! Whether you’re officially engaged or simply talking about your future together, premarital counseling is a smart move now. In Orange County […]