Richard Rupp MFT

Time for a marriage checkup during your stay-at-home order. These Do's and Don'ts will help you grow closer and stronger together.

Stay strong through the pandemic! My new blog helps show how: https://pasadenamarriagecounseling.com//the-new-ptsd-pre-t

My podcast interview gives singles and couples some practical keys to build up their relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Time for a marriage checkup during your stay-at-home order. These Do's and Don'ts will help you grow closer and stronger together.

Stay strong through the pandemic! My new blog helps show how: https://pasadenamarriagecounseling.com//the-new-ptsd-pre-t

Some marriages end from infidelity, but the majority of marriages go on--and those marriages can not only survive but go on to thrive. Learn how from psychotherapist Esther Perel, in her TED Talk: Rethinking Infidelity...a talk for anyone who has ever loved. Her talk will open up new and helpful conversations for any couple that has been through the pain of infidelity. https://www.ted.com//esther_perel_rethinking_infidelity_a_

The Deep Space Network helps JPL engineers stay connected to their spacecraft millions of miles away. Their genius applies to every marriage. Discover what couples can do to stay better connected too. https://pasadenamarriagecounseling.com//what-deep-space-ne

A positive reminder about the bonding power of sex in marriage.

A powerful story about how trauma and suffering can lead to hope, and be overcome with hope. Binna Kim is a living example and inspiration of hope. May God bless her for sharing her story with us all.

This video shows how stonewalling affects both babies and adult relationships. Disconnection, silent treatment and avoidance only create more stress in your kids or your partner. Avoid avoidance! See how reaching out to reconnect can so powerfully restore your bond together.

Make a decision. You can always try again or try a different path if it doesn't work out. So you always win, because you will ultimately make it work out.

Some good reasons to de-stress, take a break, take a walk, and take a Sabbath--regularly.

How does the foundation of your marriage compare with the one under the Wilshire Grand skyscraper? The values in your marriage are the foundation to build a strong and growing relationship. Values shape actions. Complete the Marital Values Worksheet included in this blog to identify and live by your own core values. Ask your spouse to join you in the exercise.

Just in Time for Valentines: a video to revive the passion

Marriages can learn a powerful lesson from Nelson Mandela. Forgiveness is the key to letting go of bitterness and getting to reconciliation. We can't avoid feeling bitter sometimes. We can avoid staying there. https://www.pasadenamarriagecounseling.com//let-it-go-if-n