by Vivian Oberling | Jun 27, 2024 | Communication, Therapy
21 million Americans experience depression each year. When one partner is navigating life with depression, it can pose unique challenges to the relationship, especially as newlyweds. The key to remember is that depression is a constellation of symptoms that varies...
by Vivian Oberling | Jun 21, 2024 | Divorce, Therapy
One of the most common misconceptions I hear is the belief that a prenuptial agreement, commonly referred to as a prenup, automatically increases a couple’s chance of divorce. The short answer? No, a prenup does not automatically increase your risk for divorce. Let’s...
by Vivian Oberling | Jun 19, 2024 | Communication, Therapy
As parents, we plan, dream, and hope for the best for our child(ren). Our child finding a partner is a joyful occasion… unless we discover their partner is not the person we had hoped for. You may dislike your child’s fiancé or believe they aren’t the right person for...
by Vivian Oberling | May 30, 2024 | Relationships, Therapy
According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders and affect nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives. That said, it’s normal to have worries and fears about getting a prenup. Let’s say you have a...
by Vivian Oberling | May 19, 2024 | marriage, Therapy
According to the American Psychological Association, about 40-50% of first marriages and 60-67% of second marriages end in divorce. That means, as adults, we’re not doing well at forming and maintaining relationships. What can help with that? One effective path is...
by Vivian Oberling | May 11, 2024 | Relationships, Therapy
In a recent research study, it was found that up to 22% of people engage in extramarital relationships. Infidelity, emotional or physical, will change the course of a relationship. The result is not the same for all couples; some find it too much to recover from,...
