The Most Important Relationship Skill Posted on March 13, 2020, updated on April 11, 2025 by Gateway Counseling After working with over a thousand couples, I can definitively say there is nothing more complex than intimate relationships. There are so many moving parts and subconscious emotions and memories being activated that are the true cause of why we all become so conflicted. There is no way for the average couple to be aware… Read More
When it’s Hard to Love Posted on September 24, 2018, updated on March 4, 2024 by Gateway Counseling Anyone can love when it’s easy. But what about when it’s hard. When the other person is critical, blaming, or accusatory? In an initial session with a couple, I will frequently hear someone state, “I just don’t know if I love him or her anymore.” My response is often, “You’re about to find out.” When… Read More
Why More Millennials Attend Marriage Counseling Posted on April 21, 2018, updated on March 4, 2024 by Gateway Counseling Millennials attend marriage counseling more than other generations of couples have before them. And there have been a few questions as to why. There are some generations that think it is all a product of negative affects in their marriage, but that might not always be the case. There are some great benefits to speaking… Read More
Benefits of Premarital Counseling Posted on January 25, 2018, updated on March 2, 2022 by Gateway Counseling Weddings often come with long to-do lists. Often, couples neglect to put one very important detail on that list – premarital counseling. If you plan to get married, then you should consider premarital counseling. In addition to preparing you for your marriage, your counseling can prevent a divorce. Find out why you should consider seeing… Read More
