by Christine Lawler LMFT | Apr 2, 2025
A very common frustration voiced by women is, “my husband doesn’t help around the house.”
This frustration goes beyond simply wanting someone else to do the dishes or fold the laundry (although, how nice would that be?), it’s about feeling like you have an equal partnership- and feeling like you are valued. Feeling like you are carrying your household and family on your back can lead to resentment and burnout.
If this sounds familiar, know that you are not alone. Many wives and moms feel the heavy weight of the seemingly invisible load of housework. Let’s talk about some ways that you can address this imbalance in your marriage.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Dec 18, 2024
Marriage can sometimes be romanticized as a never ending state of bliss, love, and connection. The reality is that a marriage is constantly evolving, ebbing, and flowing. Occasionally, this evolution can bring up some uncomfortable thoughts like “I don’t like my husband anymore.”
So, what now? You woke up one morning, poured yourself a cup of coffee, gazed out the window, and realized… you don’t like the man you slept next to last night. Know this- you are not alone! You are not the first or last person to have had these thoughts. It’s extremely common to have phases of dissatisfaction throughout your marriage. Identifying these feelings are the first steps of getting to the root causes. Finding those root causes are crucial to repairing your marriage.
In this blog post, we will explore why you may be feeling this way, how to approach it, and if there is hope for your relationship moving forwards. Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Dec 4, 2024
The primitive teenage years are often a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences. This sensitive time is filled with academic pressures, social challenges, and personal growth. While some anxiety is a normal part of development, persistent or overwhelming anxiety can interfere with a teen’s ability to thrive. It can be distressing to see your teenager struggling with anxiety- but don’t worry too much! There is hope, and help is available.
Understanding how to identify and effectively address anxiety in teens is essential for parents, teachers, and other caregivers. Keep reading to learn more about how to deal with anxiety in teenagers.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Nov 25, 2024
Marriage is a journey of change, shared experiences, mutual respect, and steadfast support. It is an amazing union of two people who love each other- but it is also HARD.
If you are reading this, you’re probably wondering how to be a better husband. Thats great! You have started the journey to put more effort into your marriage. Being a better husband is not always about grand romantic gestures or gifts- it’s about continuing to show up and choose your partner and your marriage every day.
Keep reading to learn some strategies on how to be a more thoughtful, present, loving husband.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Nov 6, 2024
Stress may be a familiar companion for you in todays ultra fast-paced society. You probably feel like you are juggling a million things a day- housework, kids, your spouse, career, family relationships, social obligations, and personal goals. Phew!
Although some stress can be a motivator by pushing us to meet our deadlines or goals, chronic stress can take a toll. Our mental and physical health can be negatively impacted by excessive stressors.
So the question remains- how much stress is too much? And how can we recognize the signs before it spirals out of control? keep reading to learn more.
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