Category Archives: relationships
Is Separating a Good Thing? (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Is Separating a Good Thing? (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks So what are the benefits of a trial separation? I think this is a great question and one that may open the eyes of those considering a trial separation. So, … Continue reading
Is Separating A Good Thing? (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Is Separating a Good Thing? (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks There are times that a separation can be a good thing, as long as you have boundaries that go along with it. Trial separations can work when there are ground … Continue reading
Is Separating A Good Thing? (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Is Separating a Good Thing? (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks This is a tough question, and for many married couples who are struggling in a bad marriage, it’s one they ask themselves over and over again, “should we separate?” For … Continue reading
When To Walk Away (5) By Dr. Michael Brooks
When to Walk Away (5) By Dr. Michael Brooks I had a client several years ago whose husband had an affair on her, so she went to her friends for their thoughts before she met with me, she had so … Continue reading
When To Walk Away (4) By Dr. Michael Brooks
When to Walk Away (4) By Dr. Michael Brooks Another reason people walk away from relationships, there is no commitment from the spouse in getting help for their bad marriage. They either refuse to get help or think you’re the … Continue reading
When To Walk Away (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks
When to Walk Away (3) By Dr. Michael Brooks If you can’t get your partner to sit down with you, then you can write out what you want to express, and see if that works by letter. It may open … Continue reading
When To Walk Away (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks
When to Walk Away (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks Part of last week’s article was to give you insights on what your next steps are: Try to find a way to a sit-down talk with your partner. If they refuse … Continue reading
When To Walk Away (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks
When to Walk Away (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks As I watched my client wipe her tears away with her tissue, she continued to talk about the relationship she was ending. “I’ve tried everything, I’ve tried counseling, I’ve begged, pleaded, … Continue reading
Never Take Your Spouse for Granted (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Never Take Your Spouse for Granted (2) By Dr. Michael Brooks Last week, we talked about a husband that felt he took advantage of his wife during the years they were married. At her funeral he shared with me that … Continue reading
Never Take Your Spouse for Granted (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks
Never take your spouse for granted (1) By Dr. Michael Brooks I watched a friend of mine as he stood in front of his wife’s casket prior to her funeral service. He just stared at her with his head slightly … Continue reading