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One Important Thing People Forget When Trying to Rebuild Trust

So you are working on rebuilding trust in your relationship. I know you are not happy about being in this situation however I commend you for trying to make it work. You must have had some form of infidelity in your relationship and now you…

What Happens If I Wait Too Long To Get Counseling - Laurie Shoats L.M.F.T.

What Happens If I Wait Too Long To Get Counseling?   You have been thinking about getting your relationship back on track for a while. Maybe you or your partner are a little skeptical about seeing a therapist and telling them all…

How Do I Get My Spouse To Give Me Space To Clear My Head In A Fight? -Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

You are in a fight with your partner. It may be a little fight or it may be World War 3. You want some time to clear your head and think about things. You need time to take a breath so you don't say anything you will regret.

3 Tips On How To Improve Your Relationship

  3 Tips On How To Improve Your Relationship   Communicate, Communicate, Communicate…Clearly A wise man once said that a person can never be too clear. Communication issues are often at the root of most relationship…

Does Marriage Counseling Work? --Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Does Marriage Counseling Work? Well, that all depends on you. It is like asking if going to a gym works. They both can work as long as you are willing to put in the effort and honesty to get the most out of your time. The success rate…

Three Tips to Increase Positive Feelings- Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Three Tips to Increase Positive Feelings Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc. Positive feelings...they are not as elusive as many people believe them to be. Many people believe they are powerless when it comes to their feelings. Well,…

So I Have Decided to See a Therapist. Does This Mean I am Crazy? - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

So I Have Decided to See a Therapist. Does This Mean I am Crazy? Congratulations! You have made a very difficult decision. You have decided it is time to iron out some wrinkles in your life. You now recognize that you are sick and tired of…

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?…

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…

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…