by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Apr 26, 2023 | Balance, Boundaries, Communication, First Responders
Firefighters and Romantic Relationships There’s no denying that every single firefighter working to save lives is a hero. They put their safety on the line each time they bravely enter burning buildings. It’s one of the most stressful jobs out there. So, it’s no...
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 | Nov 4, 2022 | Communication, First Responders, Marriage, Relationship
Setting boundaries in our relationships and at work can be hard and is especially tough for people in high-pressure fields, like the medical field, or for those who work as first responders, but setting those boundaries – both at work and in your relationship...
by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Feb 4, 2022 | First Responders, Trauma
If you work in a trauma-based industry, how important is individual therapy in your life? It can be very tempting to offload your work experiences on your partner but can this cause harm in your relationship? First responders and people in the medical field or other...
