Gratitude And Appreciate In Marriage

Posted by Dr. Nicastro - November 21, 2012 - Couple Spotlight--Hear from Other Couples, Gratitude & Marriage

A Wife’s Letter of Gratitude to Her Husband I realize that I don’t say “thanks” as often as I should. It’s not that I don’t feel enormous gratitude for you and all that you do. I certainly do. You’ve always done a great job at making me feel loved and secure. And I realize as [...]

Do You Have a Fulfilling Life Outside of Your Relationship?

Posted by Dr. Nicastro - October 18, 2012 - Couple Spotlight--Hear from Other Couples, Relationship Advice

Our lives are a web of interconnections—what happens at work can spill over and impact how you interact with your partner; what happens between you and your partner affects your capacity to parent; how you treat and care for yourself influences how you treat others, and so on. In short, your relationship isn’t an island, [...]

Relationship Help: Are You Angry for the Reason You Think You Are?

Posted by Dr. Nicastro - July 18, 2012 - Couple Spotlight--Hear from Other Couples, Couples Communication, Relationship Advice

John was so angry at his wife that he stormed out of the house and went for a walk. A half hour passed before he realized he was still wearing his pajama bottoms, so he turned around and started walking home (thankfully, he wasn’t seen by any neighbors!). On his return, John asked himself two [...]

Love and Fear: Learning to Love Fearlessly

Posted by Dr. Nicastro - June 21, 2012 - Couple Spotlight--Hear from Other Couples, Guest Expert, Relationship Advice

We all exist in relationships (with loved ones, family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc.), and it is within these relationships that we often learn valuable life lessons. And one of the most important lessons that our relationships impart to us is the lesson of how to be in relationship. People hunger for relationship help information about [...]

A Husband’s Message of Gratitude

Posted by Dr. Nicastro - June 6, 2012 - Couple Spotlight--Hear from Other Couples, Couples Communication, Gratitude & Marriage

(Whenever I conduct couples workshops, at some point I ask the participants to write letters of gratitude to one another. This is often a powerful experience for the couples. One husband wanted to share his letter with my Strengthen Your Relationship blog readers. As you read this letter, think of your own relationship; envision your [...]