by Ginger Sullivan | Jul 28, 2021 | Relationships
“You doing okay?” How many times do we hear that? How many times do we ask that? The only time that question is appropriate is in the service industry. Your wait staff at your favorite restaurant can ask that. The flight attendant on a long flight (no longer a...
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?...
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