Mike: Does it ever happen, in the course of counseling, that the parties come to an agreement that the best thing to do is divorce because the relationship just simply doesn’t have the foundation that it needs to be successful and if that’s the case, is that the difference between at least, if not, what I think is usually misnamed, a makeable divorce or at least one that is a little healthier than some of the bitter terrible things that can happen when a couple splits. Karla: Well, … [Read more...]

Mike: Now, I’m going to back up for something that just occurred to me, when you were talking about the infidelity, having to go ahead and just own it. Just take ownership of their own failings. But, at the same time it also sounds like what you’re working at is the partner also has to understand that they have work to do as well. they can’t just allow themselves to fall into, what I would think to be, the trap of just seeing themselves as a victim who has been totally done wrong and … [Read more...]

This is Mike Hennessey, and on behalf of the team at Relationship Advice Cafe, I'm pleased to welcome you to our interview with today's guest Karla Downing. For free tips and insights on relationship advice from hundreds of experts and authors, please visit our website at www.RelationshipAdviceCafe.com. Mike Hennessey: Karla Downing, Welcome! We're glad to have you here today! Karla Downing: Yes, it's great to be here! Mike: Karla, first off before we do anything else, why don't … [Read more...]