Preparing for Marriage
Getting married is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in life. Your decision today will impact your future, because not only are you considering your life but the life of someone you care …
Are You on Opposite Sides of the Mountain?
The Importance of Perspective We often make the mistake of assuming that our view of a relationship is the only correct view. We tend to see the relationship from our perspective and get mad or …
Vietnamese-American Mental Health
As a Vietnamese-American second-generation immigrant, mental health and counseling are topics and resources that were never offered to me nor were they options that were presented to me or my siblings growing up. They were …
Helping Couples Heal
Conflict Is a Given If you’ve been in a romantic relationship for any length of time, then you know that some degree of conflict is a given. The issue isn’t whether or not there is …
Relationship Challenges: The Four Horsemen
Understanding the dynamics that can lead to relational distress is an important starting point for improving your relationship. John and Julie Gottman identified four negative communication patterns that can deteriorate the foundation of a relationship …
Meaningful Money Conversations
In today’s society where money seems to be a driving force, it always surprises me to witness how taboo financial conversations can be even within committed relationships. I often hear couples share similar messages of …
