Do You Talk Too Much or Not Enough?- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Do You Talk Too Much or Not Enough?- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Communication....such a big buzz word now-a-days. How much is too much and how much is not enough? What kind of communication is necessary in a healthy relationship?…

Another Difference Between Men and Women - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

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…

Two Most Important Things in a Relationship- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

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…

How Much Are You Willing To Invest In Your Relationship? - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

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…

Life Tip #1 - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. - Laurie Shoats

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…

Issues? What Issues? ~ Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. ~ Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T.

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…

How to Avoid Misunderstandings in Relationships~ Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

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…

More Differences Between Men and Women's Ways of Thinking- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

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…

Do Leopards Change Their Spots? ~ Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

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…

What NOT to expect from your therapist

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…