Couples Therapy Quotes

“At your absolute best, you still won't be good enough for the wrong person. At your worst, you'll still be worth it to the right person.”
― Karen Salmansohn

“It's not the sex that gives you pleasure, it's the lover. For the remainder of my life, I plan to give this woman as much as she can handle, and then some. Often. Repeatedly.”
― A.K. Kuykendall

“God measures success through obedience.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“When used in place of 'but', the word 'and' allows two seemingly competing ideas to be held side by side. Where the word 'but' minimizes everything that came before, the word 'and' expands us beyond dualistic thinking. When we trade 'but' for 'and', we create the space for ideas to unfold and be explored. If this substitution becomes a habit, we can change the way we think.”
― Cheli Lange, PLC

“Validating your partner’s positive feelings is just as vital as being with their negative ones.”
― Cheli Lange, PLC

“After many years of couples therapy, it emerged my girlfriend was using the sessions to document my illnesses so she could obtain full custody of our child. Her lawyer had advised her to do so.”
― Steven Magee

“Never feel guilty or ashamed for the mistakes of others.”
― Marion Bekoe

“What is mine will never leave. What leave was never mine.”
― Marion Bekoe

“You may not be able to directly control your partner, but as Rick learned, you may be able to influence your interaction with your partner by changing your own behavior. This is called working on your relationship.”
― Terrence Real

“So, here's the first tip for working on your partner's core negative image of you: the more you refute it, the more you'll reinforce it. But the more you admit to the kernel of truth within your partner's exaggeration, the greater the odds that the exaggeration will relax. Try it. Don't defend yourself - yield. Yielding can work as a core negative image buster.”
― Terrence Real, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship

“Our spiritual oneness impacts every other area of our life.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“Our value system impacts our actions and influences every decision we make. Simply put, who we are determines how we do everything.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“Don't allow what you don't know to trap you from establishing what you do know.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“If you want a marriage that thrives, you must live with resolve and an ongoing intentionality to live purposed focused.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Two Are Better Than One: Build Purpose and Unity in Your Marriage

“Concentrate your attention on God's intention.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Live, laugh, and love without reservation.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman

“We will be intentional, be present and seek to understand,”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Instead of thinking about what you don't want, think about what you want.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“Don't let you How To get in the way of your Want to.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“The power of life and death are in the tongue. Speak life!”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, WELCOME TO YOUR MARRIED FOR A PURPOSE REBOOT FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: A handbook to assist Married for a Purpose Certified Coaches in leading personal one-on-one Reboot Retreats for Married Couples.

“We will get it right within the four walls of our home.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman

“The truth is, our marriages offer us the clearest revelation of our relationship with Christ.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman

“Our ability to forgive derives only from an ongoing, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“Nothing ever improves until we focus on the areas we need to improve within ourselves.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“Really great marriages take a lot of hard work and intentionality.”
― Greg Gorman & Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“Understand the origin of one another's expectations, and work to cultivate realistic expectations together.”
― Greg Gorman and Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“True servanthood originates from an intimate relationship with God. His love will empower you to serve from the heart in an ongoing, sustainable manner.”
― Greg Gorman and Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“Remember, marriage isn't about selfishly focusing on your own personal needs; it's about serving and having the maturity to meet the needs of your spouse.”
― Greg Gorman and Julie Gorman, Thrive in Marriage: Unlocking 10 Secrets to a Thriving Marriage

“Compatibility isn't about finding someone perfect, it's about finding someone worth the effort.”
― MS Shumaila Wasim Khan, Married To A Walnut: For every couple who’s ever whispered, “No one told us it would be like this” this book does. And it tells you what to do next.

“Connection isn't lost in conflict, it's found in how we repair. Healing begins when reflection replaces reaction.”
― Ehsan Adib Shabahang, Self-Reflective Relationship Therapy Workbook (SRRT): A 6-Week Path to Connection, Communication, and Growth