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6 Ways to Ruin a Marriage: #6 Giving Up
Not every relationship ends in a big fight, some end in silence.
When one or both partners quietly give up, connection slowly erodes. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Our final blog in the series explores how to recognize emotional withdrawal, and how to take small steps toward healing.

Anita Arrunategui
Feb 122 min read


6 Ways to Ruin a Marriage: #5 Dishonesty
Even “little white lies” can break trust.
Dishonesty can take many forms: avoiding hard conversations, hiding details, or masking feelings.
In this blog, we explore how even small lies can create big cracks in a marriage, and how to build a culture of honesty again.

J M Arrunategui
Feb 52 min read


6 Ways to Ruin a Marriage: #4 Emotional Disconnection
Emotional distance can be just as damaging as direct conflict.
If you feel like roommates instead of partners, it may be time to reconnect on a deeper level.
Our newest blog explores the signs of emotional disconnection and how to rebuild the intimacy your relationship needs.

J M Arrunategui
Jan 292 min read


6 Ways to Ruin a Marriage: #3 Blaming
When blame takes over, communication breaks down.
Blaming your spouse, whether openly or subtly, shuts down honesty and trust.
Our latest blog shows how to replace blame with responsibility and open the door to healthier connection.

JM& Anita Arrunategui
Jan 222 min read


6 Ways to Ruin a Marriage: #2 Fantasizing
It’s easy to fall into a comparison trap, especially in a world of filters and highlight reels.
But when we start imagining a different version of our partner or relationship, it distances us from the real connection we crave.
This blog explores how to let go of fantasies and reconnect with what’s real.

Anita Arrunategui
Jan 152 min read


6 Ways to Ruin a Marriage: #1 Scorekeeping
Keeping score in your marriage? It might be doing more harm than you think.
When we track each other's efforts instead of supporting each other, love starts to feel transactional.
This blog dives into how scorekeeping erodes trust, and how to reconnect as true partners.
beth777
Jan 72 min read


Reconnecting After the Holidays
Feeling distant after the holidays? Discover simple ways to reconnect, reflect, and rebuild emotional closeness as life returns to routine.

Anita Arrunategui
Dec 30, 20253 min read


Vision-Casting for the New Year — Together
Start the new year with purpose. Learn how couples can set shared relationship goals and create a unified vision for growth and peace.

Anita Arrunategui
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Giving Without Losing Yourself
Overwhelmed by holiday giving? Find balance through healthy boundaries, mindful generosity, and love that comes from peace, not pressure.

Anita Arrunategui
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Protecting Your Relationship from Holiday Burnout
Feeling holiday burnout? Learn how couples can reduce stress, communicate better, and protect emotional connection through rest and balance.

Anita Arrunategui
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Finding Meaning Beyond the Holiday Rush
Feeling drained after the holidays? Discover how couples can slow down, find emotional balance, and restore peace and meaning together.

Anita Arrunategui
Nov 27, 20252 min read


Staying Close When the Calendar Gets Crowded
Holiday busyness straining your marriage? Learn how couples can stay emotionally connected, reduce stress, and nurture closeness amid chaos.

Anita Arrunategui
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Grieving Together During the Holidays
Grief doesn’t pause for the holidays. Learn how couples can honor loss, communicate compassionately, and find healing in shared remembrance.

Anita Arrunategui
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Spending, Saving, and Staying United: Holiday Tips for Couples
Money stress in marriage? Explore how couples can balance generosity and security, communicate openly, and find financial peace during the holidays.

Anita Arrunategui
Nov 6, 20254 min read


Two Families, One Marriage: Navigating In-Laws Together
Feeling torn between two families this holiday? Discover how couples can set boundaries, build unity, and protect peace with grace and empathy.

Anita Arrunategui
Oct 30, 20254 min read


When Your Holiday Expectations Collide
Learn why so many couples experience conflict during the holidays — even when they deeply love each other.

Anita Arrunategui
Oct 23, 20254 min read


Navigating Marital Conflict During the Holidays: a 10-part Series for Couples
The holiday season can bring both joy and strain, especially in marriage. Follow our 10-part blog series to help couples grow closer — not farther apart — during the most demanding time of year.

Anita Arrunategui
Oct 22, 20251 min read


6 Ways to Ruin a Marriage: #1 Scorekeeping
Keeping score in your marriage? It might be doing more harm than you think.
When we track each other's efforts instead of supporting each other, love starts to feel transactional.
This blog dives into how scorekeeping erodes trust, and how to reconnect as true partners.

J M Arrunategui
Oct 16, 20252 min read


How Partnership Awareness Shapes Better Relationship Communication
Great communication starts with partnership.
In marriage, it’s easy to slip into “me vs. you” thinking. But when you approach conversations as partners, conflict becomes easier to navigate.
This blog shares how to build that mindset and reconnect through better communication.

JM& Anita Arrunategui
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Relationship Communication: How to Create an Atmosphere of Truth and Love
Communication thrives when truth and love go hand in hand.
Speaking with honesty matters—but so does how that truth is delivered.
In this blog, we share how to balance both, even in tough conversations, and create the kind of emotional safety every marriage needs. 👇

J M Arrunategui
Oct 2, 20252 min read
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