Is dependency in a marriage healthy?
The word dependency has gotten a bad reputation. From addiction counselors and family therapists labeling it as “codependency” or...
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joeywenning
- Jan 4, 2020
- 2 min
Are you screaming to be heard?
It was happening again. Bob and Peggy were standing in the kitchen, both voices increasingly getting louder. Peggy: "I can't believe you...
joeywenning
- Dec 21, 2019
- 2 min
What the movie “Prancer” can teach us about relationships
It’s that time of year again when there’s more Christmas movies our family wants to watch then days in December! Today’s pick was...
joeywenning
- Dec 12, 2019
- 2 min
Falling “in love” all over again
“I love you but I’m not in love with you”. Have you ever said or thought this in your relationship? This is a phrase I’ve heard numerous...
joeywenning
- Nov 23, 2019
- 3 min
A crucial component of a “perfect” marriage: bonding.
To preface, we all know there’s no such thing as a truly perfect marriage. However, we can certainly aim high. You know that moment after...
joeywenning
- Nov 10, 2019
- 2 min
Secrets keep us sick
There’s a saying people in the addiction and recovery community are often reminded of: “secrets keep you sick”. Our secrets keep us in a...
joeywenning
- Oct 29, 2019
- 3 min
At the start of a fight, pause: choose love.
Pause: choose love. Seems simple enough and yet how many times do we fail over and over again. Why is it that in the midst of an...
joeywenning
- Oct 19, 2019
- 3 min
How to achieve 70 years of wedded bliss
Last weekend I had the privilege of celebrating my husband’s grandparents’ 70th wedding anniversary. 70 years married! What an...
joeywenning
- Aug 24, 2019
- 1 min
Welcome!
Hi, I'm Joey! I'm the owner of Knoxville Center for Marriage Counseling (KCMC), It's been such an exciting ride getting this business...
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