With all of life’s demands, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, overbooked, and overextended. Among kids, careers, extended family, never-ending laundry, bills, and mile-long to-do lists, it seems like there’s never enough time in the day to stop and simply relax. If we’re not careful, our marriage can switch to autopilot and we hope it will somehow manage to take care...
At Family Therapy Associates of Jacksonville (FTAJ), we take pride in offering the highest quality of client care. That commitment influences everything we do. When the world came to a stop during the pandemic, we used our professional teletherapy option for many clients who needed continued care. Likewise, therapy offices around the globe found themselves in the same position and...
Starting therapy can feel scary. Talking to your partner about going to couples therapy may feel even scarier. Have you ever wanted to ask someone about something so important, you were terrified they would reject you or say no? Asking your partner to come to therapy with you is a vulnerable act. It’s a health risk that can strengthen your...
According to the Infidelity Recovery Institute, research has shown it takes roughly 18 months to recover from infidelity. Of course, all couples are different, and to truly recover from an affair, a couple must put in a significant amount of work. Some might think it takes a lot of work on the part of the betraying partner, but the truth...
Most people know what a physical or sexual affair is. Affairs are often part of movie plots. You may even know someone who has been hurt by the betrayed in their relationship. Either way, there are some familiar warning signs. However, emotional affairs tend to be a lot more confusing for people. Most people do not have a clear understanding...
Congratulations, you are engaged!! Now comes the fun part where you get to plan your day to be exactly as you and your fiancé’ want it to go…or do you? As with any life transition, many friends and family will offer advice and suggestions to help you plan your special day. However, whose opinion carries the most weight? What do...
The majority of the world right now is experiencing a stay-at-home order in some shape or form. Social distancing and not shaking hands might be the new normal for a long time. Although staying home right now if you can is the best thing to do to stay healthy and safe, it can be hard! Staying home creates challenges that...
If you take a minute to recall the beginning of your relationship, you’ll probably remember a time when things were new and exciting and the sex was great. Think about it after you were newly married and relishing in the blissful emotional connection that comes from a new and deeper level of commitment. Throw a kid or two in the...
Sex is one of the most intimate experiences we have in our lifetime. It can be wonderful and fulfilling. It can be scary and painful. Or, it can even be both. Sexual identity begins at birth and forms through both healthy and unhealthy experiences. Our beliefs about sex develop as we grow and are molded by the perspectives of caregivers,...
Think back to when you first started dating your partner – there was so much to talk about, so many places to go, and new things to experience together. As the years pass many starts to feel like they are in a relationship rut. Life doesn’t feel fun and exciting anymore. They feel disconnected from their partner. They feel like...
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