Marriage Counseling

For those of you who are still married after the holidays, congratulations!

The Holidays Are Over And You Are Still Married

by Lynn Busch

For those of you who are still married after the holidays, congratulations! (Often, husbands are shocked when wives file for divorce just after the holidays, but that’s a different post.) Today’s post is going to address the “moving target” aspect of relationships, something that is particularly annoying to males in general and INTJs* in particular. That being said, it’s a problem for all of us.… Read More »The Holidays Are Over And You Are Still Married

Help! I’m Married to a Clean Freak!

by Lynn Busch

You can’t take it anymore—the constant criticism, the rampant perfectionism, the persnickety attitude, the OBSESSION. The problem is, you’re married to this person; and this person is not going to be okay unless things around the house pass muster. No leisurely Saturday mornings lying around in pajamas, reading the paper, (or my blog), sipping coffee, discussing where you are going for breakfast, and what fun… Read More »Help! I’m Married to a Clean Freak!

Help! I’m Married to a Slob!

by Lynn Busch

I have had numerous clients – both men and women—who are in severe distress because their spouses are messy and/or are not doing their fair share of the housework, and it is driving them crazy. Some have been so miserable that they have seriously considered divorce. They have tried everything; it isn’t working, and they just can’t live like this anymore. If this is you,… Read More »Help! I’m Married to a Slob!

How to know if your marriage is worth saving

by Lynn Busch

If you are reading this, you are probably wondering if your marriage is worth saving. I think there is hope for your marriage. As a marriage and family therapist, I have worked with many couples who have recovered from serious issues such as infidelity, addictions, despair, hopelessness, and not being in love any longer. I have seen many marriages heal when only one person comes… Read More »How to know if your marriage is worth saving

When Your Feelings Are Hurt

by Lynn Busch Counseling

We have been told to tell the person who hurt our feelings all about it. We have been told that it’s their job to apologize for hurting our feelings, and they should care that they hurt our feelings, and they should show us they are really sorry, and do things to repair our relationship. There’s just one problem—this almost never works. Why? Most of the… Read More »When Your Feelings Are Hurt

Ten Tiny Ways to Keep Your Love Strong

by Lynn Busch

I know you. You are both working; you have children; you don’t get enough sleep; you are just trying to keep your heads above water. So, I won’t bother telling you to have a date night once a week. Let’s face it–at this point in your lives, it’s not going to happen, and it will just make you feel frustrated to try to add one… Read More »Ten Tiny Ways to Keep Your Love Strong

Why Spouses Cheat – It’s Not What You Think

by Lynn Busch

Is your spouse having an affair? If asked, most couples will agree infidelity is unacceptable while at the same time admitting to having fantasies of engaging in an affair. And it’s not just men! Although there is a longstanding belief that men are more likely than women to have an affair, today’s women have more money, which makes them less dependent on a spouse for… Read More »Why Spouses Cheat – It’s Not What You Think

Spring Clean Your Relationships!

by Lynn Busch

Spring – a time when life begins anew. After this past winter, I am hungry for spring. One way I prepare is to take stock, and to clean up what is staying and say goodbye to what it’s time to get rid of. We can do this with our relationships too. Don’t worry – I will not advise you to get rid of anybody! (Dumping… Read More »Spring Clean Your Relationships!

My Wife Wants a Divorce, and I am Clueless

by Lynn Busch

It’s January and your wife wants a divorce. Your world has been blown apart. Your wife calmly told you she is filing for divorce. No, she doesn’t want to explain why. She is done with your marriage and she’s done with you. You had no idea there was even a problem! You may never recover. Suddenly, you know you would do anything to keep her… Read More »My Wife Wants a Divorce, and I am Clueless

What Nobody Told You About Your Wife

by Lynn Busch Counseling

When you and your wife said “I do”, you might have thought you had completed your goal of getting married and therefore could now turn your attention to accomplishing the next thing on your list. In her mind, she thought you had started the marriage. You are not done! Not by a long chalk. You are going to have to pay attention to your wife.… Read More »What Nobody Told You About Your Wife

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