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...
by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Apr 10, 2023 | Communication, Conflict, Counseling, Relationship
Effective Communication You’ve probably heard before that communication is a crucial aspect of fostering a healthy relationship. This is true for any kind of relationship but especially for close, intimate ones with a romantic partner. Communication is key, that’s...
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...
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...
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 | Dec 9, 2022 | Communication, Relationship
Negotiating Power and Control in Your Relationship Something that comes up with a lot of couples, especially when one of you, or both of you, works in a high-pressure environment, is how couples share power and control in their relationships. When you have a CEO...
