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Long day? Here's how to vent to your spouse and get the support you need in marriage

Long day? Here's how to vent to your spouse and get the support you need in marriage

One of the most important skills that couples have to master when we work together in my Houston marriage counseling practice, is how to vent to one another when they are going though stress. Being that stress is a part of life, it's important to know how to support each other. On the surface, it might just look like venting, but when you can effectively communicate your stress and frustration to your spouse, you receive support in return.

Support builds intimacy and closeness between you and your spouse.

Here’s why going to marriage counseling in Houston is so much better than just talking to your friends

Here’s why going to marriage counseling in Houston is so much better than just talking to your friends

Did you know that the average couple typically waits 6 years before seeking the help of a marriage counselor or marriage therapist? That means couples notice a problem, but they try to fight through it for 6 years!

Do you know what can happen in 6 years? You can watch your newborn become old enough to successfully start the first grade. You can get a bachelor’s degree AND a master’s degree. In 6 years you can also grow the most amazing friendship with your spouse.

Why married moms are so exhausted (And how husbands can better support them)

Why married moms are so exhausted (And how husbands can better support them)

One of the biggest struggles I see in my Houston couples counseling practice, is that women feel overworked and overburdened. If your wife consistently has been feeling overwhelmed, here are some ways you can better support her. It’s not just great for her, it’ll boost your marriage relationship.

Here are some reasons why married moms feel disconnected from their spouses.

5 Romantic date ideas to rekindle the spark in your marriage

5 Romantic date ideas to rekindle the spark in your marriage

Dates are important in a marriage. They help refresh your memory about why you first fell in love with each other. Dates also cut through the boring, mundane day to day within your relationship or marriage. Dates help you escape everyday chores and responsibilities. For a few hours, you both can be wrapped up in each other’s worlds.

it is important that you continue to pursue one another. If not, things get stale.

And if the idea of planning a date scares you, just breathe. Dates should be tailored to the interests of you and your spouse. And these dates don’t have to be surprises either, simply plan them together to avoid disappointment.

How to reconnect with your spouse after a big fight

How to reconnect with your spouse after a big fight

Although most people pretend that their marriage is a bed of roses, we all know that arguments are a part of marriage. What are you supposed to do when your spouse drives you completely nuts? Here are some simple steps that you can take after you and your spouse have had a huge fight or a horrible disagreement.

Take a time out to cool off

After a huge blowout or disagreement in your marriage, it is important for both of you to go to your respective corners. Go cool off, listen to some music, take a walk, take a shower, pray- do someone else to distract yourself from the volcano of emotions that are surging inside you.

7 validation statements that could seriously save your marriage

7 validation statements that could seriously save your marriage

Validation is a skill that very few people truly understand. I see it every time during couples counseling in Houston. However, it is actually such an important skill when it comes to connecting with your spouse in marriage. In my couples therapy sessions in Houston, I often find that couples want to jump from problem, straight to solution. However, the middle ground that is missing is the skill of validation.