by Marc Shulman | Jul 30, 2016 | Dating and Relationships
When a couple gets married, their goal is to be happy. But relationships are not static – they’re dynamic. They are always changing. Your past, your present, and your future will continue to have a powerful effect on how you perceive and grow in your relationship. At... by Marc Shulman | Jun 13, 2016 | Dating and Relationships
There is nothing quite like the joy and comfort that comes from being in a long term, happy relationship. While friendships, family, a great job, and more all contribute to a happy life, human beings need that one deep and intimate connection to someone else to feel... by Marc Shulman | May 25, 2016 | Dating and Relationships
So much of traditional couples counseling focuses on the couple. But a couple is also made up of two individuals. One of the challenges that many couples face is that they have lost their “I.” They become overly enmeshed in their significant relationships (e.g. their... by Marc Shulman | May 21, 2016 | Dating and Relationships
The impact that parents have on a child’s psychological makeup is well established. However, not every problem you experience is based on your relationship with your mother, or having a father that acted a certain way towards your family. But there are certainly some... by Marc Shulman | May 18, 2016 | Dating and Relationships
In the past few weeks, we have been discussing the ways that our own needs affect relationships. So often we select mates based on issues we have with ourselves – such as wanting someone that is good socially because we don’t feel we are good socially – only to find... by Marc Shulman | May 13, 2016 | Dating and Relationships
In a previous article, we talked about who and what we’re attracted to, and how so many people find themselves attracted to those that fulfill a need for them. I encourage you to read the article for background, but to summarize, often we find ourselves attracted to...