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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.

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…

Most Common Mistake Couples Make When It Comes To Counseling - Real Life Solutions Counseling, Inc.

Most 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…

Men Are Not Mind Readers - Real Life Solutions Counseling- Laurie Shoats LMFT

Men Are Not Mind Readers Ladies, this one is for you. Men, you can thank me later. Please allow me to share some wisdom I have learned from being a Marriage and Family Therapist for close to 30 years. Several times a week, a woman…

Raising Emotionally Mature Children

Another Parenting Tip on Raising Emotionally Mature Children Children need to feel discomfort as kids so they can handle discomfort as adults. Should we as parents intentionally inflict discomfort onto our children? No, of course we should…

How To Bring The Spark Back Into Your Relationship

How To Get The Spark Back Into Your Relationship Have you lost the spark in your relationship? Are you looking at your partner in a different light than you did in the beginning? Are things getting a little boring? If you answered ‘yes’,…

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…

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…