by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach What does a healthy romantic relationship look like? The work required to form and maintain a healthy romantic relationship is not as easy – or quick –- as movies and TV shows make it seem. Have you tried putting two random things together? You’re two people, Read More
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Are You Prepared for the Ups and Downs of a Blended Family?
by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach New relationships can bring on a flurry of emotions. Add other stakeholders and it exponentially amplifies the potential for disruption. One thing is certain, the stakes are much higher when your relationship might lead to a blended family. Initially, your excitement for a chance at love Read More
Saying “I Do” to Marriage Counseling
What’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 are in a relationship Read More
Can a Marriage Counselor Help You?
According to The National Center for Fathering, “Children from fatherless homes are more likely to be poor, become involved in drug and alcohol abuse, drop out of school, and suffer from health and emotional problems. Boys are more likely to become involved in crime, and girls are more likely to become pregnant as teens.” Marriage Counselor Read More
Can Couples Therapy Save your Marriage
If you are struggling to achieve balance and clarity in the relationships in your life, it may be time to seek out a relationship expert. In couples therapy, a qualified, compassionate professional can help you pinpoint and resolve the issues that are creating conflict between you and your partner. Whether it takes the form of Read More
Alternatives to Getting a Divorce
In 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 fact, according to the American Read More