by Dr. Brian Hooper | Jul 18, 2022 | Couples Communication, Relationship and Marriage Challenges
In her song, I Just Wanna Be Mad, Terri Clark has this chorus: I’ll never leave I’ll never strayMy love for you will never changeBut I ain’t ready to make upWe’ll get around to thatI think I’m right I think you’re...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Dec 19, 2020 | All Posts, Betrayal, Couples Communication, Individuals In Crisis, Relationship and Marriage Challenges, Trauma
I am writing this especially for women who have been married to men whom they later found out were gay, and who feel betrayed by the experience. However, these thoughts also apply to all who have experienced a betrayal of their love and trust in intimate...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Oct 31, 2020 | All Posts, Anxiety, Couples Communication, Emotions
Stop Saying “I feel that…” Feelings are important. Ideas are important. Stop confusing them! When a person begins a sentence with the words, “I feel that…” They are NOT communicating how they feel, they are communicating what they think! Sure, they may have some...
by Dr. Brian Hooper | Feb 11, 2019 | Couples Communication
Note that the title does not say “easy,” but “simple.” There is, of course, a big difference. Intimacy can only be achieved as the result of the development of three prior conditions. I’ll list them in order with each followed by an arrow pointing to the next...
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