Damian - Author at The Center for Marriage and Family Relationships, Houston, TX

Featured on IRNA: Marriage Myths and Realities: 12 Common Misconceptions Debunked

Damian — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:35:26 +0000

Imago Relationships North America is featuring a post I wrote debunking marriage myths. Take a look! And if you need to talk to a professional, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Buying a House Puts Stress on Your Relationship – How to Fight Back Together

Damian — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:00:54 +0000

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Are You Arguing Over Minor Details? Stop “Right Fighting”

Damian — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:09:22 +0000

Do you have to be right all the time? Or maybe the culprit is your partner. Or both of you. Right fighting in relationships can cause a lot of frustration and heartache. What is it? Let’s look at an example. What Is “Right Fighting” in Relationships? A couple is getting ready to go to the […]

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Minimize Holiday Stress on Your Relationship

Damian — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:00:44 +0000

Even in a normal year, I know all too well from my clients that holidays and stress go hand-in-hand. Things like deciding whose family to visit, how much to spend, and last minute changes to plans can lead to eruptions. Add pandemic concerns on top of that and the season is a powder keg. You […]

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Fighting with Love… or How to Fight Fair – Part 2

Damian — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:30:41 +0000

In Part 1 of this post, we offered marriage help by talking about becoming aware of how you deal with conflict. Doing this informs what kind of ground rules and boundaries you should set up to make your arguments with your partner fairer. However, even without those specifics, there are four general concepts that everyone […]

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Relationship Problems: Why Trust Is Important to Your Sex Life

Damian — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:00:06 +0000

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Featured on IRNA: Questions to Ask When You’re Worried Your Marriage Is Over

Damian — Tue, 18 May 2021 16:17:09 +0000

Is your marriage over? How can you be sure? Recently I had a great experience working with the folks at Imago Relationships North America. We shared insights and advice on tackling the tough questions in a marriage as a couple, and came up with some important questions people should ask when they’re feeling like they’re […]

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After an Affair: Is Houston Couples Counseling Right for You?

Damian — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:18 +0000

After an affair, you may want to consider marriage counseling. But finding the right counselor can be a challenge. Houston is full of choices for couples counseling. First, check credentials. What’s their education? Continuing education? How about availability? Do they offer online services? Are they HIPAA-compliant? But you should also consider much more. And consider […]

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Marriage During a Crisis! 6 Tips to Divorce-Proof Today

Damian — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:30:43 +0000

We are all living a new normal these days, experiencing so much uncertainty and grief in our collective consciousness. What we do know is that it’s hard to be alone right now. Unfortunately, we also know that it can be difficult being in the same space for 24 hours with the same person. When that […]

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Houston Relationship Counselor: 10 Great Winter Dates

Damian — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 02:05:13 +0000

As we take down our 2018 calendars and get ready for the new year, it’s time to reflect. How can you strengthen your relationship this holiday season? The answer often requires going back to basics. Enjoy these date night ideas to bring you and your partner together and remind each other why you fell in […]

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How to Use Process and Content to Heal Relationship Issues

Damian — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:31:21 +0000

Have you and your partner ever had an argument over seemingly unimportant details? An argument over whether you wanted the small or large size coffee can turn into a he-said, she-said battle with hurt feelings on both sides. Is the size of a cup of coffee really the issue? Of course not. But what is […]

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Improve Your Marriage with Better Transition Times

Damian — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:01:41 +0000

Have you ever tried to engage your spouse in morning conversation, only to feel frustrated by their lack of response? Conversely, have you tried to connect with your spouse after work, but felt hurt by their unwillingness to engage? In both situations, the transition time may have contributed to your marriage problems. When you move […]

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Why You Should Open Your Baggage

Damian — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:00:12 +0000

Everyone has seen pain and heartbreak in their lives. Even if we had a happy childhood, experiencing heartbreak starts from the moment we are brought into this world. Unless we recognize this pain from an early age (which is not easy to do), it follows us into adulthood, and into our romantic relationships. Even if […]

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The Importance of Boundaries and Self-Respect for Your Relationship

Damian — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:40:12 +0000

Are you the type of person that can’t say no to people? Let’s look at an example. Your Friday schedule is full: you have to finish up projects at work, pick up your kids from school, cook dinner, have a date night, and clean the house for guests that will be arriving that weekend. Already, […]

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Avoid Relationship Problems by Honoring Your Core Values

Damian — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:30:51 +0000

You’re on the phone with your partner while you’re driving or waiting to pick up your kids. Distracted by the tasks at hand, you say something offhand or inconsiderate to your spouse. After you hang up, you start to think about the conversation. The offhand remark makes you cringe, and suddenly you start to feel […]

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A Houston Relationship Coach Discusses Sender and Receiver Responsibilities

Damian — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:00:45 +0000

Let’s go back to basics. When you or your partner has something to say, how do you communicate with each other? Do you allow each other to speak, or rush to give your opinion? Do you find the right time to talk, or jump into an argument when tensions are high? Being able to communicate […]

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IRI Research Study Crowdsourcing Project

Damian — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:30:13 +0000

Here’s an 8 ½-minute video that you might enjoy! Harville and Helen, Imago’s co-founders, along with other couples who’ve done their Imago Therapy are speaking about Imago and what it’s like for them. At the end, it invites you to consider a contribution to funding more Imago Therapy research, of which a lot is going […]

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A Relationship Counselor Explains What a Setup Question Is

Damian — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 19:30:25 +0000

Picture this scenario. You’re sitting with your sweetheart watching television, like an ordinary Friday night. Then you hear a question that makes your hair stand on end. What kind of question am I talking about? Here are some examples: “How have you been feeling about our relationship since we moved in together?” “Where do you […]

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A Houston Marriage Coach Argues for Removing Criticism in Your Relationship

Damian — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 13:30:28 +0000

When you are experiencing a conflict in your relationship, it is normal to want to lash out and express the anger that is inside. But when you scream at our partner, or use insults and criticism to get your message across, you probably don’t see positive results most of the time. Which makes sense, because […]

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The Turtle and Tiger Dance

Damian — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:30:44 +0000

Are you a tiger or a turtle? Let me explain. Imago Relationship Therapy looks at the behavior of individuals in a conflict through watching “The Turtle and Tiger Dance.” When individuals enter a conflict, they act one of two ways. “Tigers” get aggressive. They take their claws out and pounce at the other person. The “turtle” […]

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