by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Dec 16, 2022 | Balance, First Responders, Relationship
My spouse tells me that they feel underappreciated because I am “never here.” These words push the wrong buttons and make me feel cranky. If I was never here at work, my partner wouldn’t have all those nice things. Do I really need to find a work-life balance? It...
by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Oct 28, 2022 | Balance, Communication, Relationship
We’re in that mode again. My partner tucked herself away with a book and I am feeling fidgety. I need someone to talk to. Why does she always need space? It is not uncommon for a relationship to involve one partner that needs frequent quiet and alone time, while the...
