by Ginger Sullivan | Apr 15, 2021 | Relationships
“When you coming home, Dad? I don’t know when. But we’ll get together then, Dad. I know we’ll have a good time then.” – Cat’s in the Cradle, Song by Harry Chapin Time – our most precious commodity. Brene Brown goes so far as to say that love is spelled t-i-m-e....
by Ginger Sullivan | Mar 16, 2021 | Relationships
“But she might never change?” said the downtrodden husband on my new white couch. I could feel his heart break from the required six feet across the room. I so wish I had better news for him. “70/20/10,” I responded. Understandably, he gave me a look...
by Ginger Sullivan | Mar 16, 2021 | Relationships
A “happy marriage” is a capitalistic concept. It sells expensive engagement rings and throws lavish weddings. But it sets up a bright-eyed couple for a disappointing and harsh fall that many never rebound. Rather, at best, marriage is secure and satisfying. The...
by Ginger Sullivan | Feb 20, 2021 | Relationships
“How come we always talk about her frustrations?” he said yesterday in a couple’s session. “Have you told her you were frustrated?” I asked. He looked dumbfounded. I turned to his wife. “When was the last time he came to you and asked if you were available to talk?...
by Ginger Sullivan | Feb 12, 2021 | Relationships
Remember, feelings in the moment coexist with a distinct yet chronic emotional state. In plain English, I can feel hate toward my husband or my child in a given moment. [If you are brave enough to admit such is true!] Those are temporary, fleeting feelings that come...
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