December 13, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Are you living in a marriage without sex? Are you having less sex that you feel is appropriate or that you need to be satisfied? If your answer is yes, you are living in a sexless marriage.
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December 10, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Here are several ways to protect your marriage from the temptation of infidelity and from becoming a statistic. Some of these things you have definitely heard before; some of them are not.
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December 6, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Jealousy is a negative emotion that goes hand in hand with feeling insecure, scared, or anxious about losing something you value. Jealousy relates to a personal connection you have with someone and can be based on many things - fear of losing that person, perception of betrayal, low self-esteem, sadness, loneliness, and distrust.
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November 29, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Strong relationships are largely based on give and take. You cannot be strictly a giver or strictly a receiver. You both have to engage in both roles in order to maintain the balance of a successful relationship.
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Communication issues are a common problem in many life scenarios. Undelivered communication is at the heart of many family conflicts.
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November 22, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
When people fall in love and begin to consider marriage, nothing seems less romantic than discussing the potentially thorny issues that are likely to crop up down the road as their relationship progresses. After all, isn’t a little mystery a good thing? No one wants to treat a future engagement or marriage as a potential business merger.
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November 15, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Can you imagine having no idea your marriage is in trouble? Many people who find out that there are issues in their marriage have no idea, or frequently say, "I didn't see it coming." Their wake up calls come in the form of finding out their spouse is thinking of calling it quits, or worse, have found another to fulfill their needs.
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November 8, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
For many, an emotional affair is as severe as a physical one. What you can do if you've been hurt by someone who crossed lines in your relationship.
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With modern communication, such as video chat and instant messaging, people all over the world are finding ways to cultivate meaningful relationships from a distance. This might ring true for you or someone you may know, as well.
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November 5, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Left unchecked, a couple’s habit of avoiding conflicts can put them on a slow collision course towards breakup. Here are some tips to help you and your partner communicate during conflict more effectively.
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