We all have heard time and time again that in any relationship compromise is essential and paramount to having a healthy and nurturing relationship. In intimate relationships in particular the art of compromise can seem elusive and nearly impossible. Compromise for some people represents ‘losing’ or ‘going along to get along.’ In couple’s therapy I discuss with couples the importance of developing a fine tuned skill in their relationship where they begin to zero in on definin

In all relationships there will be conflict; as a couple’s therapist my main purpose is to teach couples how to manage their conflicts. ...

We have all heard the devastating divorce rates statistics and the statements about how difficult relationships are and while some of...