by Monika Hoyt | Nov 11, 2017 | Gender Differences
A man and a woman in the same heterosexual relationship are actually in different relationships. Well, let me rephrase that. Happy couples have fewer gender differences. But in unhappy relationships, there are clear differences between men and women in emotional...
by Monika Hoyt | Oct 22, 2017 | Communication Tips, Harville Hendrix
Do you often wonder if you picked the wrong partner? You were SO in love, and now you just can’t get what you need from them. This common experience in relationships is a tribute to the power of the subconscious mind, which–let’s face it–is what...
by Monika Hoyt | Oct 17, 2017 | Emotion Focused Therapy
Have you ever noticed how all your communication skills go out the window when you are mad? Or how you say things in the worst possible way when you feel slighted? There are countless theories and books on relationships out there–exercises for better...
by Monika Hoyt | Oct 7, 2017 | divorce, Saving a marriage, When to divorce
The question of when to divorce is a big one for troubled couples. Partners in pain ask when they should throw in the towel. What is the right amount of time to work on the relationship, and how do you know it is really done? It feels good to think about an escape....
by Monika Hoyt | Jul 14, 2017 | How to Set Boundaries
In my line of work, we talk about boundaries a lot. We know what they are, why they are important, and how to set boundaries with others. But in my early relationships, that is something I needed to learn from the inside-out. I had to think hard about what clear...
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