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One Important Thing People Forget When Trying to Rebuild Trust
BlogSo 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…

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

Most Common Mistake Couples Make When It Comes To Counseling - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.
BlogMost Common Mistake Couples Make When It Comes To Counseling
Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.
Hello. I am Laurie Shoats. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years experience.
People often ask me what is the…

What is my partner saying?
BlogWhat is my partner saying?
Have you ever noticed that your partner’s language is not the same as yours? Of course you have! You may both be speaking English but the words are definitely used differently.
This is something I see multiple…

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

What NOT to expect from your therapist
BlogI 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…

Another Communication Tip - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.
BlogAnother 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…

Insider Information Into a Man's Mind/Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.
BlogBlog #21 Insider Information Into a Man’s Mind/Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.
November 2015
We have already determined that there are many significant differences between men and womens’ brains.
One of the many things my female…