Dear Counselor Mom, My husband and I are not doing well. We are at each other’s throats all day long. We fight in front of the kids, and I can’t take it anymore. We just live under the same roof. Should I stay in my marriage for the kids? Anne Anne, I’m sorry you are going through this with your husband. I know it is a difficult time for all of you. {Read More}
Emotional abuse is a real form of abuse that commonly gets overlooked because it is not “physical”. Giving someone the silent treatment is a form of emotional abuse. There is a lot of pain and repercussions when someone in the family is giving the silent treatment. Just like some other websites mention, there is a difference between “cooling off” and completely ignoring someone. If two people get into an argument, and someone in the argument needs to walk away and {Read More}
Every marriage or courtship experiences relationship problems. It has been advised to discuss common problems that married couples experience before tying the knot. However, even after tying the knot, the problems that were hashed out before marriage may still be a problem. For example, wanting kids vs not wanting kids. It is not wise to go into a marriage thinking you can change a person, although many people change for the worse or for the better after marriage. Communication and {Read More}
