The DO By: Kyle Hargrove, Licensed Professional Counselor Have you ever had to live with the realization that the lesson you are currently learning is one that you’ve been taught before? As well, the pain you’re enduring is the same hurt you felt in that previous situation. If this “been there, done that,” loop seems …
What to Say When Seasonal Expectational Disasters Occur in Your Relationship Before marriage = happy couple. During marriage = disaster. You think you met “the right one” and can not believe how easily you both get along. You imagined how perfect your life will be with that person but after getting married, you were hit …
What to Say When You’re Hit Below the Belt in Conflict “I never would have yelled at you if you hadn’t said that to me first,” “You’re the one who’s always starting these arguments and hurt yourself,” or “You’re the real problem in this relationship.” Does this seem fit for you when you are arguing …
What To Say When Boundaries Become Punitive Melissa approached her spouse to talk because of the chaos that happened during their family dinner but her husband responded that he can’t talk at the moment but maybe tomorrow. The next day came but her husband responded the same, she tried everything to communicate her feelings to …
What to Say When You’re Hit Below the Belt in Conflict “I never would have yelled at you if you hadn’t said that to me first,” “You’re the one who’s always starting these damn arguments,” or “You’re the real problem in this relationship.” Does this seem fit for you when you are arguing with someone …