Couples Counseling For Parents

Why Quid Pro Quo Love Fails and What Builds Trust Instead


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We use our boys’ everyday squabbles as a mirror for adult dynamics: both sides telling true events, but interpreting the events completely different. From there, we lay out three lessons that change the tone of a relationship. First, love isn’t a contract (quid pro quo); connection can’t be leveraged without corroding trust. Second, assume your partner’s best and verify the worst with clear questions instead of silent verdicts. Third, practice empathy with accountability—context matters, and so do boundaries. 

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Couples Counseling For ParentsBy Dr. Stephen Mitchell and Erin Mitchell, MACP

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