Mel Grusing LCSW

How Parents Turn Their Children Into Narcissists

Creating narcissists: the parental behaviour that convinces children they are better than other people.

10 Lessons I Learned From My Mother, C.Z. Guest

Designer, animal activist, and catering expert Cornelia Guest shares the 10 most important lessons she learned from her mother, C.Z. Guest.

This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Does Birth Order Really Determine Personality?

5 Social Media Rules All Divorcing Couples Should Follow

Remember the good ol' days when our relationships were more clearly defined? Most could pretty easily be put into four main buckets: family, friends, acq...

13 Reasons Men And Women Ask Their Spouses For Divorce

"There were no warning signs and now he only 'loves me as a friend.'"

Why It’s So Hard To Cut Ties With An Ex

I was having lunch with a group of women recently and the conversation turned (surprise!) to relationships. Carole told us she had just finalized her fai...

The Dangers Of Being Right

In science and math the distinction between right and wrong really means the difference between being factually correct or incorrect. But what about other kinds debates? What is the cost of our determination to be right about all things all of the time? Adam Frank thinks it's often too high.

Finding a pro-marriage counselor

Counselors are not all pro-marriage. Did you know that? In fact, most counselors are pro- “individual happiness.” This means that many of them will prioritize personal happiness above a marriage relationship, which means if you are unhappy in your relationship, and unhappy in your efforts to improve the relationship, they will suggest and recommend divorce. […]

7 Crucial Things Old People Want Young Couples To Know About Marriage

12 Things I've Learned in 12 Years of Marriage

I am not a marriage counselor. I only have my experiences to go off of. Here are 12 things I have learned about marriage over the past 12 years.1. Love

7 Reasons to Seek Marriage Counseling

Marriage rates supposedly are on the decline. While it's an oft-repeated statistic that 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce, that number has remained unchanged for the past 30 years. Divorce rates also vary with the partners' level of education, religious beliefs, and many other factors. But when divorce does happen, it results in difficulties for adults as well as children. For adults, divorce can…

Making Marriages Work: Hopes & Dreams — Dr. Amy E. Keller, PsyD, MFT

As we round the corner into a new year and contemplate our own resolutions, Dr. Amy discusses the importance of also learning about your partner’s hopes and dreams for the future.

Marriage Trouble? Maybe It’s Time For Mediation

When your relationship is in trouble, consider trying mediation as an alternative to therapy. Here's how.

Have you heard about genetic counseling?

FollowGenetic counseling is the process of helping people understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and family implications of genetic conditions. Why is it necessary and who should c…

7 Ways to Reconnect with Your Spouse and Build a Stronger Marriage

A genuinely successful and happy marriage takes a lot of time and effort from both parties. But really, who has the time to sit down and read through tons of relationship books or attend a m…