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5 Things Men Need From Their Wives: Understand Your Husband

In my practice, I see couples struggle to understand how to meet each other's needs. I am speaking about the needs of men here, but I also want to think about how this applies to wives also. Husbands and wives both have needs. It is true that both struggle to express their needs and understand their partner's needs.

What is trust?

Dishonesty, Marriage, Relationships, Trust

To rebuild trust, you need to know what trust is. Without understanding what trust is and what it is not, you might find it hard to develop trust...

7 Reasons Lying At The Beginning Of A Relationship Is Not Okay

Dishonesty, Marriage, Relationships, Trust

I was asked the other day about why someone's relationship had gotten so far off the rails. My first thought came as a question: Did the relationship begin with dishonesty? As I pondered this more, I wondered if I could help people entering relationships to make sure that they stand a fighting chance.

Does Lying Cause PTSD in Relationships?

Marriage, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Relationships

Lying in your relationship does not usually cause PTSD because PTSD is triggered by more severe events than trauma. You can be traumatized by a host of things, but PTSD has very severe symptoms brought on usually by a dangerous or deadly event.

How To Get Over Lying in a Relationship

Apology, Dishonesty, Forgivneness, Marriage, Relationships

It's one thing to understand how to forgive when someone lies to you or apologize for being dishonest. You are entering a whole new ball game when you are trying to "get over" the lying all together. You may want it to just go away, but that's not necessarily going to happen. Stopping the act of lying and/or putting away the hurt and symptoms of being lied to may take time.

What is PTSD?

Marriage, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Relationships, Stress Management

Have you ever wondered what Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is? Of course, you have! That's why you are here. I realize as a therapist that this disorder is becoming more common due to COVID-19 and many other traumatizing events that are making our world more unpredictable. What are we supposed to do with all these negative things?

How Does PTSD Affect Relationships?

Marriage, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Relationships

As a marriage and family therapist, I hear about trauma all the time. I have studied mental health all of my career. A common occurrence in therapy is when a couple comes in struggling with communication and conflict. They tell their stories about how they interact. It is at that point that they reveal their trauma. Many of these couples wonder why they can't resolve their issues.

10 Bible Verses to Memorize to Help with Lying

Bible, Dishonesty, Forgivneness, Grace, Marriage, Relationships, Trust

Life is difficult right now. Our world has been turned upside down. In turbulent times we need help. A little direction is desired when you don't know what to do. Guidance can comes in many forms: a friend, a mentor, a book, a podcast or some other informational resource, especially the best source, the Bible. As many of my latest post have focused on the topic of dishonesty, when you are wanting to stop this type of behavior, a little guidance from the Word is important when you don't know what else to do to stop this hurtful behavior.

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How to Build Trust in a Marriage

5 Things Men Need From Their Wives: Understand Your Husband

What is trust?

7 Reasons Lying At The Beginning Of A Relationship Is Not Okay

Does Lying Cause PTSD in Relationships?

How To Get Over Lying in a Relationship

What is PTSD?

How Does PTSD Affect Relationships?

10 Bible Verses to Memorize to Help with Lying

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