DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH Feeling insulted and damaged. Never measuring up. Walking on eggshells. These are just a few of many indicators of an emotionally abusive relationship. Emotional abuse is the consistent pattern of abusive words and bullying behaviors that wear down a person’s self-esteem and undermine their mental health. I want to help you recognize […]
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Whenever you say yes to something, it means you’re saying no to something else.” ~Susan Biali We all feel badly when we have to say no to something or someone. It is so much easier to say yes when people need help–even if it comes at personal expense. Though selfless service is […]
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” ~ William Shakespeare We all have experienced disappointment in a relationship before. There are a million reasons we may be let down by our friends, family members, or romantic partners. In our most important relationships we often feel our most painful feelings. When we have […]
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “The gifts of caring, attention, affection, appreciation, and love are some of the most precious gifts you can give, and they don’t cost you anything.” ~ Deepak Chopra We often think we need to go to great lengths in order to please our significant other. It is not, however, necessary to bring […]
DESIGNED BY FREEPIK “Great marriages don’t happen by luck or by accident. They are the result of a consistent investment of time, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, affection, prayer, mutual respect, and a rock-solid commitment between a husband and wife.” ~Dave Willis Last month I posted about scheduling time to be with your partner sexually. In this post, […]
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.
