by Rick Pomfret | Mar 22, 2023 | Relationship Issues
Conflict is inevitable. It’s almost always uncomfortable in the moment but frequently, conflict can be a valuable part of life. Whether or not you find value is incumbent on being open to learning and growing. You can engage in conflict in a healthy way. You can...
by Rick Pomfret | Mar 9, 2023 | Relationship Issues
Truth be told, any individual trait or attribute will affect our relationships. Therefore, it only makes sense that if one or both partners are struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), there will be impacts. ADHD is a neurodevelopment disorder...
by Rick Pomfret | Feb 8, 2023 | Relationship Issues
We all know the clichés about money. But, the thing about clichés is that they are very often based on truth. So, when you get word that your family is about to navigate a transfer of wealth or you experience a sudden windfall, you’re wise to feel the need for...
by Rick Pomfret | Dec 19, 2022 | Relationship Issues
There are plenty of valid reasons to feel anxious before getting married. This doesn’t automatically mean you’re getting “cold feet.” You are making a major emotional commitment. In the process, you’re probably also making a huge financial commitment. These are...
by Rick Pomfret | Dec 9, 2022 | Men In Life Transitions, Relationship Issues
Ask someone what they would do if they won the lottery or if the options they have from their job led to a huge windfall. They will almost certainly recite a list of purchases and actions. Part of that will probably include how they’d help their family. Wealth and...
by Rick Pomfret | Dec 6, 2022 | Relationship Issues
Everyone knows the divorce rate has hovered around 50 percent since, well… forever. The rate is much higher for second and third marriages. But statistics only matter to you when you become a statistic yourself. For men, divorce can feel like a loss of identity. It’s...
by Rick Pomfret | Sep 27, 2022 | Relationship Issues
Yes, there is life after divorce. But, like any point in your life, it requires your full attention. Even if you feel the divorce was the best thing that ever happened to you, choose mindfulness. Any type of major shift is stressful. If there are children involved,...
by Rick Pomfret | Sep 23, 2022 | Relationship Issues
Say the word infidelity and it will automatically conjure up images of cheating and extramarital affairs. Estimates are hard to pin down but as many as 25 percent of women and 40 percent of men engage in sexual infidelity. So yeah, it’s a natural association. However,...
by Rick Pomfret | Sep 21, 2022 | Online Therapy, Relationship Issues
Anger understandably has a really bad reputation. A lot of it is earned but let’s not assume that anger is never helpful. In moderation, it definitely serves an important purpose. In fact, we’ll get to that very soon. But first, we must address the reality that anger...
by Rick Pomfret | Sep 16, 2022 | Relationship Issues
Contrary to popular opinion, men very often struggle with divorce. Such a split hits everyone differently, of course, but some general trends exist. For example, no matter if the divorce was a long time coming or a total surprise, men and women have unique emotional...
