by Liz Fava, LPC | Jul 22, 2019 | Counseling, Couples, Liz Fava, Marriage
The U.S. divorce rate has gone down in recent years. But that certainly doesn’t mean that every married couple out there is happy right now. One study suggested that about 60% of people are in unhappy relationships. Another revealed that about 40% of people have...
by Liz Fava, LPC | Jun 18, 2013 | Couples, Dating, Liz Fava, Premarital, Relationship Skills
Do you ever wonder where you got the idea that the husband is supposed to take out the trash, or that the wife is supposed to clean the bathroom? Though gender roles and stereotypes are furthered by many societal aspects and the media, the number one factor for our...
by Liz Fava, LPC | May 23, 2013 | Communication, Counseling, Couples, Dating, Liz Fava, Premarital, Relationship Skills
Do you believe the best about your spouse, or believe the worst? If I were to ask you if you generally believe that your future spouse (or current spouse/significant other if you are already in a relationship) has your best interest in mind or your worst, what would...
by Liz Fava, LPC | May 3, 2013 | Couples, Dating, Liz Fava, Relationship Skills
As we continue with our blog series, Choosing Love that Lasts, I want to encourage you on the importance of the work that you are doing related to your own personal identity. I truly believe that it is of supreme benefit to your future relationships to have a strong...
by Liz Fava, LPC | Apr 25, 2013 | Couples, Dating, Liz Fava, Premarital, Relationship Skills
Returning again to our series Choosing a Love that Lasts, I would like us to examine the concept of core values. In the last post, I encouraged you to take on the everlasting task of self-discovery. I hope that you found the ideas for action helpful and took time to...
by Liz Fava, LPC | Apr 9, 2013 | Counseling, Liz Fava, Relationship Skills
“When we plant a rose seed in the earth, we notice that it is small, but we do not criticize it as “rootless and stemless.” We treat it as a seed, giving it the water and nourishment required of a seed. When it first shoots up out of the earth, we...
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