Monday, July 4th, 2011
Sounds so cliche, I know, trying to convince you on the benefits of pain and loss, but lets dig a little deeper. Read more »
Monday, June 20th, 2011
An emotional affair can be as devastating to a relationship as a sexual affair. Secrecy and deception are the deal breakers.
Emotional affairs are easy to deny, you can rationalize that there is no sex involved and keep yourself guilt free.
Check out this article on Oprah’s website, Emotional Affairs 101, for some concrete signs that you are having an emotional affair.
Monday, May 30th, 2011
This is really worth the read, particularly if you are contemplating having an affair.
The author, Wendy Plump, explores the impact of an affair from both sides, from her experiences as the cheating spouse and the betrayed lover.
According to Wendy: “You will be pulled between two poles, one of obligation and responsibility, the other of pleasure and escape, and the stress of these two opposing forces will tear you apart.”
Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Deciding whether or not to keep trying is hard, particularly when there are children involved.
Should You Stay or Should You Go? a Huffington Post article by Christine Carter PhD, describes four types of relationship problems in an attempt to simplify the decision-making process.
Check out her article, it may help you make sense of your situation.
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Check out this powerful documentary about the impact of Bipolar Disorder on the family.
Family Matters, follows the lives of four families as they struggle to cope with the manic highs and devastating depressions of their family member.
Tune in on at 10pm on Tuesday May 3rd, Knowledge Network (Canada).
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
Dr. Janis Abrahams Spring in her book, After the Affair, answers “yes” to these questions…providing that each of you is willing to look honestly at yourself and your relationship, and acquire the skills you need to get yourself through this crisis. Read more »
Monday, February 7th, 2011
This phrase struck me on a deeper level after reading a copy of a love letter sent to me by a colleague.
Take the time to read it. I guarantee you will look at your relationship in a different light. Read more »
Monday, November 15th, 2010
There are a number of behaviours that you can change which will have an instant impact on your relationship.
What do a few of the top researchers and clinicians say about what transforms a relationship from painful and confusing to connected and secure? Read more »
