There is one common and disturbing theme amongst the numerous life stories I get to hear in therapy sessions. This is the one that leaves lifelong ripple effects in its wake. While the stories and character types vary, the central theme is constant: the so-called Primary Caregivers did not deliver on their role. Whether they couldn’t, or wouldn’t, somewhere along the way they failed to be adequate parents to their young. This is not to suggest parents must be perfect, or h

Moving past Infidelity…how understanding it all can help you Whether you are staying or leaving, there is value in understanding what the infidelity in your relationship meant, and where it came from. We cannot fully heal and let go, until certain processes are completed. When the storm settles down, as you move through the stages of healing from betrayal, it can be helpful to sit on the branch and have a birds-eye-view of what took place. Perhaps it is time to look past the

Being cheated by someone you love very dearly can be devastating. People who get cheated on suffer enormously. Can you imagine how it must feel when a person gets cheated and lied to by their partner, with whom they had dreamt to spend their entire lifetime. They feel enraged, disappointed and broken. The first thing that comes to their mind when they get cheated is, “Why did this happen, what made their partners cheat?” Though both men and women cheat, statistics reveal that

Marriage and change go hand-in-hand. It's no wonder that traditional marital vows are literally all about how spouses need to support and accept one another, no matter what circumstances come their way. Even if you don't change your last name or where you live, getting married is a major change! And life changes, no matter how positive or welcome, still can rock your self-esteem and sense of confidence. You may also start to notice things in your partner that you never had be