Your “Family of Origin” in Relationship

by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | May 9, 2023 | Communication, Family, Marriage, Relationship, Relationship Patterns, Uncategorized

Your “Family of Origin” in Relationship Your “family of origin” is the family in which you were raised, and it can have a significant influence on your romantic relationships. Researchers have found that the way a person is raised by their parents can affect...

Ready to Work on Improving Your Relationship?

by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Mar 14, 2023 | Commitment, Communication, Marriage, Relationship

At some point, every romantic relationship could use some work. If you’ve been questioning whether you are ready to work on improving your romantic relationship, review the list below for the things to consider as you create the best plan for moving towards a better...

Am I Too Sensitive, or Is My Partner Uncaring?

by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Feb 24, 2023 | Communication, Marriage, Relationship

My partner tells me that I am too sensitive, but I often feel that they are uncaring. This is frustrating and hurtful to me, and it is not good for our relationship. I want to get to the bottom of this and work it out. Sorting it Out – High Sensitivity vs. Lack of...

What Are the Non-Negotiables for Your Relationship?

by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Feb 10, 2023 | Marriage, relationships

Compromise is always important to a healthy relationship. But what happens when compromise feels wrong, and you no longer want to negotiate? What are the non-negotiables for your relationship, and how do you talk to your partner about them? What Are Non-Negotiables in...

My Partner Has Stopped Meeting My Needs

by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Jan 27, 2023 | Marriage, relationships

“My partner is withdrawing emotionally and physically and no longer seems to be interested in meeting my needs. I want our relationship to be close again. I have no idea how to navigate this situation.” Most healthy relationships include five core elements: open...

Does Marriage Have to Be Hard?

by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Jan 13, 2023 | Marriage, relationships

I realize that when I fully commit to anything in life, it will not necessarily be easy-peasy, but should my marriage be this hard? Successful marriages and long-term commitments require action from both partners, and sometimes it seems like work. Should it feel like...