How to stop a divorce January 14, 2019 Many years ago I wanted out of my marriage. Desperately wanted out. My husband felt differently and – fortunately for us both – eventually did the things necessary to give me the time and motivation I needed to want...
How to live with a narcissist December 21, 2018 Narcissists are addicted to feeling special and struggle to (or sometimes even can’t) feel empathy for others. Not surprisingly, this makes being in relationship with one extremely challenging. In Part 1 of this series...
How to spot a narcissist December 4, 2018 “Narcissist” is a big buzz word right now not only in the field of psychology, but across our entire culture. When you think of the word, I bet you immediately get a mental image of someone. It might be a politician, or a...
How to avoid sabotaging couples counseling July 30, 2018 Dr. Peter Pearson has seen this dynamic play out over decades of counseling and leading The Couples Institute with his wife, Dr. Ellyn Bader.Dr. Peter Pearson has seen this dynamic play out over decades of...
How to know you are ready for couples counseling July 23, 2018 “Do you think we need counseling?” When folks realize you are counselor, this is a question you hear often. I suppose it’s like financial advisors being asked about the stock market and mechanics about...
Honesty really is the best policy April 30, 2018 I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen honesty, or rather the lack of honesty, play out as the underlying issue in a marriage. I always ask new clients about what prompted them to come see me. This generally gives...