Thoughts from your Therapist
It’s Not About the Dishes…
A Harvard University study shows 25% of divorces happen in part because of conflict about housework. Add to that work stress, sex, money, new baby, or in-law relationships, and there’s a hefty list of things to fight about.
But what if I told you that it’s not actually about the dishes, or the laundry, or the cleaning?
The Three-Legged Stool Part 2
Many people try to think their way through emotional situations, assuming the solution lies entirely in logic.
How To: Set Boundaries Part 3
Just like how a car needs an oil change, sometimes people need reminders of what your limits are.
The Three-Legged Stool Part 1
Many of us default to thinking our way through problems. And sometimes, that’s necessary! But thinking alone can leave us stuck in loops—anxious, frustrated, or disconnected.
How To: Set Boundaries Part 2
Though many of us fear a limit is by definition harsh, if a limit is needed, it does not need to be harsh, or rude, or intense. You can be firm in what you need while also communicating with warmth and compassion.