The Drafting Table Blog
Blog posts are focused on a diverse set of topics so your relationship can grow – no matter what goal you have! Topics include: anger, communication skills, conflict management, date ideas, goal setting, happiness, intimacy, stress relief, and book reviews. Occasionally, another professional in Fort Collins will provide their valuable insight into helping your family thrive.
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Book Review: The 5 Love Languages: The Secret To Love That Lasts
5 Love Languages Book Review: The Secret To Love That Lasts Book by: Gary Chapman First, a disclaimer: Yes, this book has a religious-tone. And no, The Couples Workshop is not affiliated with any religion. All religious and spiritual views are welcomed at the Workshop. If reading examples tied to Christianity or of God may… Read more
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Marriage Advice: The Cycle of Low Marriage Expectations
One way a relationship can end is the outcome of low marriage expectations. Here is some solid marriage advice from a couples counselor. So what happens? Check out the image to the left. First, you expect less from your partner, which you react to by putting out less. By putting out less, your partner reacts… Read more
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Depression And The Impact On Relationships
Since I am a Couples Therapist, this article is focused on depression and the impact it can have on a relationship. If you think you may have depression, this doesn’t just impact you. A relationship is fluid so when one person feels down, the partner will react to this – this reaction will vary, of… Read more
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Spice Up Your Sex Life pt. 2
Looking for a way to spice up your sex life? Starting last week, the blog posts provided can help guide you to develop a focus on your courtship, create comfortable ways to talk about sex, and how make sex a priority in your relationship. Again this week, I will be taking inspiration from the Gottman… Read more
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Spice Up Your Sex Life pt.1
Looking for a way to spice up your sex life? For the next few weeks, the blog posts provided will help guide you through a focus on your courtship, develop comfortable ways to talk about sex and make sex a priority in your relationship. This week, I will be taking inspiration from the Gottman Salsa… Read more
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Increase Intimacy During Holidays
The holidays can come with stress; however, they can also come with opportunities. I hear excitement and challenges with managing expectations during the holidays. If communication tools are not effectively in place, many couples can have more arguments than connections when stress is high. Instead of getting stuck in the stress, here are some ideas… Read more