Perhaps the biggest question we get from couples calling our counseling centers is: “Does marriage counseling work?” Can you really benefit from talking to your spouse with a professional marriage counselor or therapist? Before you spend money on marriage counseling,...
Why do people cheat? What would make someone want to stray from their marriage and seek comfort in another person? There are a number of answers to these questions, many of which we will discuss below. Understanding the common causes of infidelity is one of the first...
Why do married couples get divorced? What are the most common reasons for divorce, and what can do you do to avoid them? There were 29,708 divorces in Michigan in 2014, at a rate of 6 people per 1,000 residents in the state. That’s lower than the national average of...
Infidelity can put an incredible strain on a relationship. It is one of the most common causes of divorce, affecting thousands of couples throughout the world every year. Approximately 41% of marriages experience infidelity from one or both spouses, and many of them...
Successful relationships are built on a foundation of mutualism, balance, and commitment – two people working together for the greater good. In many instances though, only one member of the relationship is putting forth an effort. If you feel like you’re the only one...
In the first part of this guide, we discussed common signs of one-sided relationships. The second half of our discussion is designed to help you improve the balance in your marriage if you are in fact in a one-sided relationship. Learn what it takes to reconfigure the...
Despite what the movies will tell you, it is entirely possible to get along with your in-laws. In fact, some couples have better relationships with their married relatives than they do with their own. The way you interact with your spouse’s family will have an impact...
