Many of us struggle with the idea and act of forgiveness. Forgiveness can help when struggling with issues of anger, depression, and problems in relationships. In understanding forgiveness, it’s important to note forgiveness is not the same as acceptance, excuses, reconciliation, or pardons (Weeks, Gambescia, & Jenkins, 2003). Forgiveness is not acceptance, accommodation, or a …
Infidelity despite unapproving social norms has been found to occur at increasing rates especially in this season of COVID-19. Estimates show that pre-COVID-19 that 50% of husbands and 26% of wives had sought extramarital sex at some point during their marriage (Weeks, Gambescia, & Jenkins, 2003). Often when a couples comes to me for counseling, …
Having healthy relationships are central to the human experience. In intimate romantic relationships particularly, emotions and emotion-driven behaviors can reach a fever pitch and have an impact of physical and psychological health. Anger and stonewalling especially can negatively impact the health of relationships (Haase, Holley, Bloch, Verstaen, & Levenson, 2016). Anger is one of the …