No matter who we are around, we will respect our relationship at all times: R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Respect! This is imperative to establishing a healthy and happy relationship. You must honor your partner and your relationship no matter the situation. Everyone should know how much you value your relationship and must respect your partner and relationship as much as […]
When working on a lasting relationship, one must lead with honesty. You have to be honest with yourself and with your partner about the things you need in order to be happy. This can be a challenging task, because… You want to avoid conflict or hurting the feelings of your significant others or… The things […]
Relationships are complex, however, there are basic tenets that should be practiced in all relationships in order for them to have a solid foundation. Couples grow and change but if the core of the relationship is strong, couples are able to grow together as opposed to growing apart. The Protecting the Core (PTC) Doctrine details the 10 […]
During a Couples Therapy class at the beginning of my graduate program, a professor introduced the idea of “The Core”. She referred to this as the organic bond between a couple; the primary reasons that pulled them together to create a partnership. The Core is the foundation and should be protected and nurtured in order for a […]