by Lani Gouws | Aug 28, 2019 | Couples Therapy
In marriage, what you don’t know can really hurt you. Many couples don’t discuss the difficult things that can actually build a strong foundation. If you don’t deal with an issue before marriage, you will be dealing with it while you’re married. These conversations...
by The Bridge Therapy Center | Jul 10, 2019 | Couples Therapy
Your relationship has a magic formula for success. Renowned relationship expert, Dr. John Gottman of The Gottman Institute found that for every negative interaction during a conflict, a stable relationship needs at least 5 positive interactions. You need to be mindful...
by Lani Gouws | Feb 4, 2019 | Couples Therapy
You can be in a codependent relationship with anyone. In a romantic relationship it means that you come to rely on your partner for happiness and approval. It is about two people with dysfunctional personality traits becoming worse together. The boundaries...
by Lani Gouws | Dec 24, 2018 | Couples Therapy
Relationship counselors report an increase in couples seeking their services following the holiday season. One reason for this is that many people expect that more time together might renew their love and solve all their problems. Spending so much time together can...