Terry Gaspard, Therapist and author of "Let's Talk About Money: Low-Conflict Conversations For Couples." Order here: movingpastdivorce.com
Many parents worry that they don’t have the skills to raise a child who is emotionally intelligent. However, being a parent who teaches by example and uses [...]
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Dear Terry, I’m definitely a “Fixer” and I married Tim knowing that he was controlling and self-centered. But I just never realized how hard it would be to live with...
10 tips to rekindle passion in your marriage based on the most common reasons couples lose their passion and stop being intimate
By Terry Gaspard MSW, LICSW You will disagree with your partner, that’s a given. But it’s not arguing with your partner that’s the problem, it’s how your differences are managed. Spending more time...
By Terry Gaspard, LICSW While it’s admirable to be a caring person, learning to accept and respect myself has helped me to set healthy boundaries and to say “no” without feeling guilty. For instance,...
By Terry Gaspard, LICSW There are many reasons why you or your partner may have difficulty apologizing to one another. For instance, you might equate apologizing with weakness and it’s widely...
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW When a marriage dissolves, it’s a natural to experience feelings of guilt or rejection. Guilt can arise when a parent feels responsible for bringing pain to their...
A national survey found that 84% of women and 82% of men in the US crave commitment and report that being married someday is “very” or “somewhat” important [...]
By Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW Dear Terry, I’ve been married to Bruce for eight years and I’m worried because we’ve lost the passion and excitement we used to have. It seems like there’s something...
By Lisa Gabardi P.h.D. In a few short weeks my youngest child will graduate high school. It will mark the end of an era. As he transitions off to college I will transition to an “empty nest.” At this...