Forgiven for Reconciliation

Forgiven for Reconciliation by Olatunde Howard, MA, LMFT (I’m writing as an LMFT who follows Jesus. For readers who do not follow Him, what I’m writing can still be helpful to you.) The reason God is so forgiving is that He is so relational.Forgiveness is God’s...

Are you sleeping with the enemy?

Are you sleeping with the enemy? by Olatunde Howard, MA, LMFT The more I do couple’s therapy, the more convinced I am that couples have one essential problem, and one only: enmity. John Gottman calls it “contempt.” It’s when couples assume the worst about each...

How “Rebounding” Can Be Healthy

How “Rebounding” Can Be Healthy by Olatunde Howard, MA, LMFT “Instead of waiting to get better before you meet a guy, why don’t you meet a guy and see if that helps you get better?” A line from the movie “Gone”. I hear it all the time. I don’t want to “rebound.” I...

Are you okay RIGHT NOW?

Are you okay RIGHT NOW? by Olatunde Howard, MA, LMFT Say I go into the lobby of One-Eighty. I’m going to get a couple to bring them to my office for couples therapy. When I get to the lobby, they are laughing, giggling, and chuckling. Clearly happy. Clearly happy with...

How can you be okay (and stay okay) RIGHT NOW?

How can you be okay (and stay okay) RIGHT NOW? by Olatunde Howard, MA, LMFT The answer is actually simple… I would even say the execution of the answer is simple. Typically, the truth is not complicated–especially when we’re talking about relationships. In fact, I...

HOW TO HAVE AN INTIMATE ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP

HOW TO HAVE AN INTIMATE ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP by Olatunde Howard, MA, LMFT One of the most sought after things in life is an intimate romantic relationship. I have experienced this personally; and I continue to experience it as a consistent therapeutic goal of my...