Using the Stages of Tribal Development to Improve Gay Relationships

April 4, 2016

Men are often competitive by nature. While this offers benefits, it can be a real problem for gay men in relationships. These relationships can often be ruined by a competition between partners. Who is more […]

If We Planned for Marriage the Way We Plan for Weddings

April 4, 2016

Premarital Counseling Chicago – Planning for Success Deciding to get married is an important event in a person’s life. Surrounding it there is most often joy, excitement, anticipation, and some degree of anxiety. For some […]

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Money, Sex, and What’s for Dinner!?

March 21, 2016

By: Costa Provis Let’s face it, being in a relationship means dealing with occasional disagreements, so conflict resolution skills are important to build if you are dating or married. If you think about all the […]

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Trust Issues: 7 Major Signs You Can’t Ignore!

March 7, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3631″ img_size=”620×400″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Trust Issues Exposed By: Dr. John D. Moore Do you suspect you have trust issues? Has someone told you that you have problems trusting others in relationships? Do you avoid […]

7 Money Saving Tips for Chicago Couples Making Wedding Plans

March 1, 2016

Wedding Plans – Save Money Chicago By: Couples Counseling Staff Getting married is a cherished milestone for many couples, and the greatest expression of their love and commitment to each other. But few realize how […]

What’s In Your Relationship Bucket?

February 22, 2016

Relationship Bucket By: Costa Provis We all have our own personal and subjective relationship bucket that needs to be kept full. I like to think of it as our own unique language, and it is […]

Gay Relationships Are Unique: Chicago Therapist Explains How

February 15, 2016

Gay Relationships: For Better or Worse By: Dr. Tyler Fortman Most people love. Most people form relationships. Some people stay together. Some people split up. That part isn’t so different in gay relationships. Yet, differences […]

Codependency: A Closer Look

January 14, 2016

Codependency 101 By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW Codependent relationships are a type of dysfunctional helping relationship where one person supports or enables another person’s addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement. Codependence is a […]

Three Relationship Resolutions!

January 1, 2016

By Bill Farrand, LCPC According to the website statisticbrain.com, over 60% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions at least some of the time. The most common resolutions focus on wellness issues, such as quitting smoking […]

5 Reasons To Establish a Living Will Today

November 30, 2015

By: Daniel Sullivan As part of the Gate 14 pre-marital counseling sessions I conduct, a topic which often comes up is the subject of finances. Do we combine all accounts, keep all accounts individual […]

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Should We Move In Together or Get Married? 5 Tips!

November 20, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3515″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Move In – Get Married? By: Costa Provis Are you in love? Have you been dating your partner for some time now, and thinking about what the future has in […]

Single and the Holidays: 5 Tips to Survive and Thrive!

November 16, 2015

By: Bill Farrand, MA, LCPC Being single in a culture that revolves around family and “coupledom” can be difficult even in the best of times. The arrival of each year’s Holiday Season seems to inevitably […]

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