Top Ten Signs of a Healthy Relationship Posted on May 5, 2021, updated on April 11, 2025 by Gateway Counseling Being stuck in a codependent or unhealthy relationship that lacks trust and intimacy can affect almost every area of your life. When our relationships suffer, we suffer. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the key characteristics that build healthy relationships. Below are the top ten signs that your relationship is strong and thriving: … Read More
WHY ARE RELATIONSHIPS SO HARD? Posted on November 2, 2020, updated on April 11, 2025 by Gateway Counseling Perhaps, you’ve read numerous books on marriage or attended couple’s workshops with your spouse or partner but still struggle to overcome your relationship conflict. You are not alone or abnormal. Although, there is a level of value in engaging in these activities, for the most part, they do not address the real issues, which lie… Read More
To Forgive or Not To Forgive? Posted on July 8, 2020, updated on April 11, 2025 by Gateway Counseling Over the last several weeks, the topic of forgiveness has come up with numerous clients. In my work with these clients, I was reminded again how many misperceptions there are in relation to forgiveness. I have seen distorted views of forgiveness cause people to suffer in a variety of ways. The first of these is… Read More
To Leave or Not To Leave? Posted on March 27, 2020, updated on April 11, 2025 by Gateway Counseling Furthermore, I want them to be very clear regarding all their options and all the consequences of each of their choices. No matter how difficult the decision, my goal for them is to not come back in several years with regret regarding the choice they made. It is hard, if not impossible, to get this clarity… Read More