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 | 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 | Aug 5, 2022 | Marriage, Relationship
Like Owning Your Own Business, A Relationship is Something You Have to Invest In In many ways, being in a relationship or marriage is a lot like owning your own business. When we have a business, we have clients or customers we need to provide something for – a...
by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Apr 30, 2022 | Marriage, Relationship
A relationship described as close typically involves a mesh of both physical and emotional intimacy. While both of these types of intimacy are important pieces in a loving relationship with a partner, emotional intimacy supports a solid foundation with an emotional...
