You want more from your romantic partner in your relationship. More time, more attention, more respect, more love, more understanding. How do you get your romantic partner to give you more of what you need and want? You give your partner more of what he or she needs and wants. Most couples go in the […]
What’s the Best Way to Influence Your Romantic Partner?
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC When we don’t get what we want from our romantic partner, we tend to punish him or her. It’s our way of “training” our partner to better meet our wants and needs. We withhold sex and affection. We become emotionally unavailable, spend more time at the office. We criticize, complain, […]
Risk Factors for Cheating
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC About 1 out of 3 American couples deal with infidelity during the course of their relationship. Recent findings suggest three factors make someone much more likely to cheat. Genes. For 63% of men who cheat, genetics plays a big role. Same for 40% of women. It’s worth knowing, if possible, […]
10 Things Worth Knowing and 1 that Probably Isn’t
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC As a licensed professional counselor, a published author and co-owner of Dallas Whole Life Counseling I like to think I’ve learned a few things along the way. Here are just a few of the things that I have learned. They might surprise you… Wealthy people worry way more about money […]
Cheating, Road Rage, and Personal Accountability
by James Robbins, M.A., LPC It’s hard to argue with the Golden Rule. You do stuff unto others, they do the same stuff unto you. So treat people like you want to be treated. You don’t have to be religious to appreciate this simple wisdom. But what happens when you turn this idea around? Most […]
