It's Sunday morning. Your spouse is getting ready for church, and you feel your stomach drop. Or maybe it's the opposite. You want to go, and your partner won't even look at you when you mention it. The tension is thick, but neither of you says anything. You just avoid it. But, let me be honest. Church hurt doesn't stay...[ read more ]
After sitting with over 50 couples through multi-day marital intensives, I've learned some things you don't read in textbooks. As a marriage counselor in Atlanta, GA, I offer both traditional weekly sessions and intensive formats through Decatur marriage counseling. In this role, I've spent hundreds of hours in rooms with couples on the brink of divorce. These aren't your typical...[ read more ]
Love isn't just a feeling; it's a choice you make every single day.I know that sounds like something you'd see on a coffee mug or a Pinterest board. But as a marriage counselor in Atlanta, GA, I can tell you it's one of the most important truths about marriage that couples need to understand. We grow up with this romantic...[ read more ]
People always ask me: "If you're a marriage counselor in Atlanta, GA, what do YOU do on date nights with your spouse?" I get it. There's this assumption that because I'm a therapist, my marriage must be perfect. That we have these flawless, Instagram-worthy date nights every week where everything flows beautifully. Let me be real with you for a...[ read more ]
Valentine's Day is coming up, and instead of feeling excited, you're feeling... anxious. Maybe even dreading it. There's so much pressure to make reservations at a nice restaurant, buy the perfect gift, and post something romantic on social media. You feel forced to pretend everything's fine when deep down, you both know it's not. You're going through the motions because...[ read more ]
You know that feeling when you're lying in bed next to your spouse, and somehow, you've never felt more alone? Maybe you're going through all the motions every single day: making dinner together, talking about whose turn it is to take out the trash, sleeping side by side, but deep down, something just feels... empty. This is one of the...[ read more ]
The quiet moments during the holidays can be the most revealing. You might be wrapping gifts, decorating the tree, or simply sitting in a room filled with festive lights. Yet, you feel a profound sense of disconnection from your partner. It’s an isolating experience to navigate a marriage with an emotionally unavailable husband, especially during a season that amplifies the...[ read more ]
Discovering betrayal feels like your life just got split into two very distinct chapters: "Before" and "After." In the "Before," there was a solid foundation of trust, a shared reality you both knew, and a comforting sense of security. But in the "After"? It's as if the world suddenly tilted on its axis, and the ground beneath your feet decided...[ read more ]
The discovery of an affair can feel like a bomb has gone off in the middle of your life. The ground beneath you, once solid, is now a landscape of craters and confusion. Your heart feels shattered, and your confidence, which you thought was a reliable old friend, has packed its bags and left without so much as a goodbye...[ read more ]
You’re deeply in love, building a life with someone who genuinely sees the best in you. Yet, that quiet voice in your head keeps asking, “Do I even deserve this?” That’s the weight of imposter syndrome in relationships. It’s the unsettling feeling that, sooner or later, your partner will realize you’re not as kind, smart, attractive, or put-together as they...[ read more ]