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Whenever two imperfect people come together in the union of marriage, we can expect issues to bubble up here and there. Every couple has problems in their relationship to some degree. If these challenges are worked through well, they can actually have the way to greater levels of love and intimacy. When issues in a marriage are left unresolved, husbands and wives can become stuck in a cycle of negativity, blame, resentment and desperation. Our marriage therapists at Seattle Christian Counseling are here to tend to your relationship before things get out of control. If you and your spouse are feeling unsatisfied or your marriage seems on the brink of disaster, know that you are not alone. Consider giving Christian marriage counseling a try – we’re here to fan the flame of hope.

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Dr. Shane Patrick

Mar

2025

Recipe for Recovery: Practical Strategies to Reset After an Emotional Affair

Dr. Shane Patrick

Couples Counseling Individual Counseling Infidelity and Affairs Marriage Counseling Relationship Issues

When we make our marital vows and declare that we will forsake all others, we tend to view it as a nod to the threats that infidelity poses. What we assume is that an affair is physical. However, Jesus revealed that what happens in the body first occurs in the mind (Matthew 5:27-28). It’s the same with an emotional affair. It may seem intense, but we commit adultery, stepping outside of our marriage, when we share a part of ourselves and our affections with someone who isn’t our spouse. An emotional affair can happen subtly, and we don’t always realize that we have crossed into dangerous territory. Emotional affairs can...

Dr. Shane Patrick

Feb

2025

Toxic Traits in a Relationship to Look Out For

Dr. Shane Patrick

Couples Counseling Individual Counseling Marriage Counseling Relationship Issues

Relationships of all kinds bring together people who may have various similarities and differences that make their dynamic interesting. These differences may be in temperament, personality, life experiences, culture, or outlook. Unlikely friendships and connections can happen, and it’s such a joy when you find someone that you have a kinship with. Not all kinds of dynamics in relationships are happy ones, though. It could be a romantic relationship, a friendship, a parent-child situation, or a relationship between colleagues. In these relationships, there may be some ways of addressing each other or ways of dealing (or not dealing) with issues, that can best be described as toxic. This article will...