Article Category: Couples

The Communication Issues in Marriage Series – Honest Truth: the Down-side of Avoiding Conflict

This is from a talk given at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI on March 17th 2008 by Dave Thornsen, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist. Most couples coming into therapy identify “communication” as the main issue that caused them to call. Communication can break down over finances,… continue reading The Communication Issues in Marriage Series – Honest Truth: the Down-side of Avoiding Conflict

Before You Tie the Knot

Top five questions couples should ask themselves – and each other – before getting married. 1. Do you have a firm sense of who you are as an individual? Does your partner have an equally mature understanding of who he is? Marriage is more than… continue reading Before You Tie the Knot