Can we really assert that the noble activity of
marital intimacy which indeed manifests and promotes the unity of the couple (thereby «making love») is imperfect when a couple has recourse to it in a manner consistent with their
understanding that God's will is that they are not being called to have (more) children at a given point?
Whether guiding couples in marriage preparation or in
marital strain, I develop a greater
understanding of relationships, creating an open, honest and safe communication style which fosters
intimacy - rather than distance - through challenges.»
Couples often seek counseling to assist them with the following: communication difficulties,
intimacy, emotional expressiveness, alternatives to separation or divorce, promoting family cohesiveness and cooperation, cooperative parenting, affairs, conflict resolution, sexual difficulties, balancing relationships and family responsibilities, time management to enhance couple
intimacy and satisfaction, improve
marital satisfaction, couple enrichment, strengthening partnership and committment, improving the quality of life as a couple, enhancing romantic love, learning to prioritize the marriage, couples communication assessment, exploring patterns of interaction, the development of healthy patterns of communication and behavior for new couples as they strive to build a strong foundation of love, learning how to speak with respect and
understanding with their partners, avoiding abusive and toxic interactions.