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 | 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 | 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...
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...
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...
