by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Sep 9, 2022 | Communication, Mental Health
When we notice changes in mood or behavior in someone we know, it can be tough to speak up, especially when it is our partner. Often, with couples, we wait things out or we say “We’ll let them work it out for themselves; they’ll ask me if they want help,” but...
by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Aug 12, 2022 | Communication, Marriage
You may be at a challenging point in your marriage where you feel like you need help as a couple to facilitate understanding, healing, and change, but your finances may not allow for it at this time. You may be asking, “We cannot afford marriage counseling. What can...
by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Jun 24, 2022 | Communication, Conflict, Marriage, Relationship
John sat down in the seat of his pickup truck. He slammed the door and laid into the gas pedal, but just enough for it to be obvious.He was furious with Cassie, his partner of five years, but he refused to tell her. She will figure it out once she realizes that I am...
by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Jun 20, 2022 | Communication, Marriage, Relationship
A question I hear a lot is “Does the spark in the relationship always have to go away?” The answer is actually both yes AND no.There are a lot of factors that go into creating the ‘spark’ – that excitement, the wanting to know everything about one another,...
by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Jun 13, 2022 | Communication, Relationship
How do you create some space when you are feeling triggered by your partner?”The Mindful Pause” is an intentional pause that you put between the moment you are triggered and the moment you respond.Often times we get totally triggered in our relationships...
by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Mar 28, 2022 | Communication, Relationship
Always Assume the BestI acted in haste when my partner made a comment that I took completely out of context. On a whim, I accused my partner of being cold and callous. Moments later, we dove deep into a heated argument. I felt worse than ever afterward because I knew...
