Somone didn’t want to grow up: What do you think? #1 -

I heard this the other day, what do you think?

"When you take away all of the BS, all of the veneer and remove all of the name calling and blaming that goes on in a divorce 90% of the time what happened was someone didn't want to grow up."

Relationships

Signs of a toxic relationship

ByJoe Martino September 19, 2019

I find that many of my clients and people that I come in contact with actually see the early warning signs but tend to ignore them because of the narrative in their own head. Some obvious early warning signs are over sharing too soon, when it is not appropriate. This is often an attempt at…

Children | Parenting

Please stop telling your kids that you lost your temper because you love them

ByJoe Martino January 23, 2020

You’re teaching your kids through your actions, not your words. When you tell them you did whatever poor behavior because you loved them so much, you’re being dishonest to both yourself and them.

Couples Counseling | Relationships

The Dependency Paradox: Freedom is found in…

ByJoe Martino February 8, 2011

There is a really great principle called the The Dependency Paradox. This states that the ability to depend on a close relationship partner when needed actually allows one to operate more autonymously. This means that the more connected you are to someone, the more dependent upon them you are the more freedom you actually have….

Family | Living

10 Ways to Have a Summer You’ll Love and Make the Most of Every Day

ByJoe Martino April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

r is the perfect time to engage in outdoor activities to fill your days with excitement, laughter, and a sense of adventure.

Change | Stress/Anxiety

Don’t Quit: An Old Poem For Modern Hard Times

ByJoe Martino July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

This poem hung on the wall in our house as a kid. I saw it repeatedly, slowly sinking into my memory over time. And now, almost everyone I’m talking to mentions life being really hard. So many people talk about giving up.And I get it. Sometimes, I think about quitting. Just selling everything and moving…

Couples Counseling | Marriage | Relationships

Relational Equity part 3

ByJoe Martino February 21, 2013

Part one can be found here. Part two can be found here. Focus on the positives If you are fighting with your spouse a lot, chances are good that you are focusing on the negatives. Let’s say that your husband has been promising to get something done in the backyard for months. You keep bringing…

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