Another Difference Between Men and Women – Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. We already know there are countless differences between men and women. Some of these differences greatly affect the quality of an intimate relationship. I see so many of these differences in action while working with my couples. One of the ones I see […]
Two Most Important Things in a Relationship Many people ask me what is the secret to a happy, healthy relationship. Having been a Marriage and Family Therapist for 25+ years, I believe I am in a pretty good position to propose a response to this inquiry. A solid foundation between two people can make or […]
How much are you willing to invest in your relationship? – Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Many people have common misgivings about relationships. Often they believe that everything will just ‘fall into place’ because ,”we love each other”. This is simply not the case. Twenty-five years of couples counseling has revealed many things to me […]
Life Tip #1 – Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Having been a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years, I have learned quite a few “what to do’s” and “what not to do’s” in life. I have seen numerous common themes hundreds of times come through my office. I will share an important tip […]
Issues? What Issues? ~ Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. ~ Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T. Do you think your partner has issues? Well you are right. Anyone who has ever experienced childhood has issues. There is nobody that has ever escaped their childhood without accumulating baggage. The key is to learn how to navigate your partner’s baggage […]
How to Avoid Misunderstandings in Relationships~ Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Do you and your partner argue at times only to realize that one of you misunderstood something? And that the misunderstanding caused the argument? If you said ‘yes’, then you are NOT alone. More often than not, a misunderstanding or misinterpretation can cause an […]
Real Life Solutions Counseling/Blog More differences between men and women’s ways of thinking The more you understand the differences between a man’s way of thinking and a woman’s way of thinking, the better equipped you are to have a healthy and lasting relationship. Ladies, do you ever feel like you are being ‘rushed’ by your […]
Do leopards change their spots? Absolutely. The concept of psychology was built around that premise. The key to this is being able to recognize how much a person can change and what factors go into whether or not a person will choose to make some modifications. Also remember, there are no guarantees. A therapist can […]
I would like to clear up a misconception about therapists. So often, people think therapists are here to give advice. This is simply not the case. Imagine how dependent a client would become on their therapist if their therapist were the one advising them on what to do and not to do? That would certainly […]
Another Communication Tip-Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. December 2015 Communication. One of the TWO most important components of a relationship. Communication for the purpose of clarity is either one of the things most couples need to brush up on, or it is something they need to learn from scratch. Most arguments stem from misunderstandings and […]
