I am about to get a Relationship Quiz going so readers can find direction with common relationship dilemmas. So I thought I'd ask you---what would you like to know? What step in the relationship are you: married, separated, divorced or together/partners? New parents or unexpectedly pregnant? Empty nest is a whole other stage with lots of other steps in between.

Is conflict difficult because of what happens after the fight---the increased distance due to hurt or is it because it is unresolved or both?

Many couples I know have horrendous schedules. Very little time to talk and connect---is that your concern?

Or do you become "flooded" full of feelings making it hard to find new ways to approach issues?

Relationships are highly complex and a relationship quiz will need to bring out your views. When people come into counseling they usually site "communication and conflict" issues. Often I find there is another factor such as high amounts of anxiety, hurt from distance due to depression and more.

Barbara Massey Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

ParkPlace Counseling Center

Medford OR

541.245.9610 ext. 3

bmasseypcc@hotmail.com