Being in a relationship with a man that is emotionally abusive to you and your children is not a good place to be. Emotional abuse can be just as harmful as physical abuse, and you should not hesitate to leave the relationship with your kids if you feel like you are in danger. If you are worried that the emotional abuse in your household will have negative effects on your children, seeking counseling services might be a good idea for you and your children.
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The military life can be difficult on even the strongest marriage. With frequent deployments, incredible levels of work-related stress for the military spouse, and loneliness and isolation for the civilian spouse, these (and other) physical and emotional factors may be enough to bring you and your spouse to the brink of divorce. Unfortunately, many marriage therapists and counseling services may not seem to be able to relate to the specific challenges you and your spouse are facing.
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Most parents expect some emotional ups and downs as their child enters the teen years. If you are like most parents, you also probably know to keep an eye out for depression warning signs, such as drug and alcohol use, violent mood swings, and acting out. Not all symptoms of depression are as obvious, though. The following are little-known signs you should also keep an eye out for.
Sign #1: Concentration Problems
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The issue of sex in marriage is one that causes problems for many married couples. In most cases, it is the husband complaining that the wife does not want to have sex often enough; however, this is not always the case. There are many couples where this is reversed, and couples going through this issue may be able to find help for their sexual problems by seeing a marriage counselor that offers sex therapy.
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One challenge in romantic relationships is communicating in a way that both of you will understand. Your sensory preferences, the way you experience the world, may not match that of the other person. You may both be saying "I love you" to the other in your own ways, but the message isn't being received. Here are some ways your communication may not be effective in your relationship.
Identifying Your Sensory Preferences
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