Have you ever gone through period where you’ve been possessed by a mood of dissatisfaction and restlessness, even though many aspects of your life are “just fine, thank you”? You wonder, “what’s this about?”, you let a little time pass, and gradually the mood dissipates like waves on the shore receding back into the ocean……
Month: October 2014
“Hi honey, how was your day?” Is this really the right question?…
“He just doesn’t share his feelings with me” is a common complaint wives have about their husbands. Although frustrating for the women, it’s often bewildering for the men, who have no wish at all to be upsetting to their wives. Let’s approach this age-old dilemma with a new perspective: let’s clarify the question. Nobody talks…
The Problem with Being Controlling…
Many people I’ve talked with over the years rather cheerfully admit admit “yes, I’m a control freak”. When we think about it, that’s not such a good label to put on yourself. In most cases, it would be better if the person were concerned about being controlling rather than defending it. We have a choice…
Understanding the Point of View of Your Partner…
Eyewitnesses to a car crash routinely report differing accounts of what happened. How can this be? Even onlookers standing near each other often relate differing opinions on what happened. The answer lies in the fact that each of us has particular points of view, depending on a variety of factors. Partners often have differing points…
Chase E. Kneeland, M.Div. LMFT 