By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan YoungSometimes words and actions can result in irreconcilable differences. But sometimes, when there is genuine remorse, mistakes can be forgiven. Here are some suggestions for when you want to ask for forgiveness. Ask for Forgiveness Some people put a true love at risk for fleeting affairs and stupid lies. From infidelity to Read More
Category: Relationships & Couples
Communication, conflict and repair for couples who want the relationship to work — practical coaching perspective, not clinical treatment.
Real Love Happens When You Least Expect It
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan YoungIt seems like just another ordinary day, then suddenly your world is transformed, your priorities shift, your heart flutters and you can’t stop smiling. At first, you are not sure why and then it hits you like a rainstorm…and you are in love. Real Love Like they say, love happens when Read More
Saying “I Do” to Marriage Counseling
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan YoungWhat’s wrong with us that we’re constantly in need of help all the time? Marriage Counseling It turns out that’s the wrong way to approach the question. There’s nothing wrong with you per se, but you might be engaged in habits that are mildly (or significantly) self-destructive or harmful to others who Read More
Alternatives to Getting a Divorce
By Dr. D. Ivan Young By Dr. D. Ivan YoungIn 2016, the CDC recorded 2,245,404 marriages and 827,261divorces and annulments from 44 reporting states and D.C. Though 2016 shows a marriage rate of 6.9 percent of the population, the divorce rate is almost half that at 3.2 percent. For those in second or third marriages, the divorce rate is significantly higher. Getting a divorce. In Read More