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Substance use and relationship distress
As we continue to adjust to our current situation with covid-19, I’m sure you’ve been aware of the increase in substance use. Substance...
joeywenning
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Why do couples get divorced?
What’s the number one reason couples get divorced? This is a question I’m often asked by both couples I’m working with and acquaintances...
joeywenning
Jul 6, 20202 min read
I’m baaaaack! Let’s talk bonding.
I’m officially back to work following my maternity leave. For the last few weeks I keep thinking, I should write another blog post. I...
joeywenning
Jun 3, 20202 min read
When doing “nothing” is exactly what’s needed
Being a mother of 4, I read a lot of children’s books. Some good, some not so good. This particular night though my little guy brought me...
joeywenning
Mar 11, 20202 min read
How to make lent work for your marriage
The season of lent is just around the corner. For those of you unfamiliar with lent, it is a period of 40 days leading up to Easter...
joeywenning
Feb 23, 20202 min read
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...
joeywenning
Jan 18, 20202 min read
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
Jan 4, 20202 min read
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 21, 20192 min read
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
Dec 12, 20192 min read
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 23, 20193 min read
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
Nov 10, 20192 min read
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 29, 20193 min read
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
Oct 19, 20193 min read
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...
joeywenning
Aug 24, 20191 min read
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