Laurel Fay

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Laurel Fay (LMFT,MS)

Counselor/Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage Educator, Organization

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Phone: 240-603-6201

8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 308

Silver Spring, MD Show on map

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Love, Age 6

This morning one of my six year-old daughters confided in me that she is having a problem at school. When I asked her about it, she said that one of her friends, Sam, isn't talking to her anymore. In fact, he got in trouble yesterday because he put his fingers in his ears and stuck out his tongue when she ...

Is Angelina Jolie Trying Too Hard? [EXPERT]

So I'm in the grocery store checkout line the other day, and the headline jumps out at me in big yellow print: Angelina's Pregnant! I must admit, my first question was (a weary and somewhat bored): "seriously?" Yes, a baby is a miracle, a blessing, a mitzvah, cause for celebration, ...

How To Keep Your Relationship From Falling Apart [EXPERT]

I see a great many couples in my private practice. Lately, there seems to be a theme: couples who have been together or married for many years, who have "grown apart." This feeling is usually expressed by one partner, while the other is caught somewhat off-guard, not realizing things have gotten as bad ...

Kim Kardashian, I'm Worried About You

Dear Kim, You don't know me and I don't know you, but I felt compelled to write you this letter. I am a marriage therapist, and though you haven't asked for my input, I'd like to give it to you as a wedding gift. There's been a lot of buzz about your wedding. Kudos to you on both ...

How To Get Your Partner To Open Up

Sometimes it seems as if communicating effectively with one’s partner is an impossible task – overshadowed only by their ability (or lack thereof) to communicate with us. What gets in the way? Why is it so hard to talk to the one you love and be really, deeply understood? ...

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Hmmm...this doesn't sound good. Most importantly, your intuition is telling you - strongly! - that something is up. A better question might be: "If it seems this bad, why do I stay?" Think about if what this man gives you outweighs the strong possibility that he is cheating on you, or at least not being completely honest with you. Then trust yourself! Often women are afraid that if they "toss this one back", there won't be another man in their lives. It's just not true. Work on being the partner you want to find - honest, committed, and trustworthy. And don't accept anything less for yourself. SEE MORE
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Anger and resentment don't necessarily mean your marriage is over. Instead, it means there is a wound that needs to be addressed and healed. Oftentimes, the angry partner feels misunderstood and not heard. First, make sure you really understand WHY your spouse is so angry and resentful - tell them what you hear them saying. Then search your heart - do they have a point? Have you been insensitive or hurtful, even unknowingly so? If yes, apologize! Figure out with your spouse what vision each of you have for your marriage, and for each other. The fact that you want to save the marriage means a lot...I'd start with asking your spouse the question you asked above. Good luck! SEE MORE
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