Dr. David Archives

As we learned in kindergarten, we must take turns. Someone must go first while the other actively listens.

Angry, coercive conversations are poison in a relationship. Soft, gentle words are soothing and exciting.

You've never been perfect. But once, perhaps, you were more focused, more intent on being the best person you could be.

Let’s consider a few emotional truths to be aware of and practical steps to remedy the problems of passive-aggression.

Because our minds and bodies are connected, we will naturally experience emotional pain in physical ways.

“Are we going to be able to hold onto the tools we learned?” Gina asked. “There’s been so much, I’m afraid we will backslide.”

We have co-created our problems and have co-dependently enabled these problems to continue and must now co-labor to remedy them.

In addition to remorse and regret, effective, lasting recovery must also include accountability, support and treatment.

“Everywhere I look there are triggers. Every song I hear seems to trigger me. I wish it didn’t, but the triggers are everywhere."

Fact of the matter is, even small changes can create positive changes. You will have to trust me and trust the process.

As is often the case, one broken part of a marriage ripples out. James had been unfaithful twice in their twenty-five marriage.

“When I know she’s going to be critical of me,” Jonathan began slowly, “I brace myself. I try to prepare for it.”

A man who had an affair angrily asks his wife, "How long do I have to pay for what I did?" When is a person's apology "enough?" What are some...

“My husband has left me,” she said, crying. “I don’t know what to do.” “Tell me what has happened,” I said.

“I don’t feel like you are really listening to me...You say you understand me, but you always have pushback to what I’m saying.”