
Tough Love in Adult Relationships Part 2
Last month we outlined what tough love is not and what it is. In short, tough love is not a one-size-fits-all solution. And it’s never done out of punishment, revenge, […]
Last month we outlined what tough love is not and what it is. In short, tough love is not a one-size-fits-all solution. And it’s never done out of punishment, revenge, […]
The concept of tough love has been around a long time — and it’s been misunderstood and misused for just as long. The problems usually revolve around a person’s reason for using tough […]
Here come the holidays — and perhaps pointed expectations to gather with family. But what if you’re feeling pressure to be with relatives who you’re not sure you can trust? […]
As your child grows, the template needs to shift from parent-child to adult-adult. They’re not your adult child; they are your adult son or adult daughter. They’ve become your peer. […]
You’ve probably heard of reactive attachment disorder (RAD) in children. It’s a rare condition that develops when a child doesn’t attach emotionally with their caregiver. But did you know that […]
Last month we shared an overview about parenting a child with attachment issues. And we touched on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) as a part of therapeutic parenting. (Therapeutic parenting is […]
“My daughter won’t make eye contact or let me touch her.” “My child does what I ask only when he wants something.” When a child is distant, parents often think […]
Loneliness in marriage is deeply hurtful and exhausting. You might have tried everything to get help — including professional counseling — but it feels like your spouse can’t or won’t […]
Learning to relate to your adult son or daughter in healthy ways takes wisdom. And for many parents, switching gears from connecting as parent-child to adult-adult isn’t easy. You know […]
Note: This piece gives a broad overview of emotional manipulation. But manipulation in marriage can be more complex and must be addressed with sensitivity and care. If you’re married and […]