Dana Watson, PhD, LICSW

08/16/2025

To all those who have recommended me to others for counseling services: Thank you! You know who you are!

08/15/2025

08/11/2025

Trust is the soil everything else grows from—love, respect, communication, forgiveness. Without it:

• Communication turns defensive.
• Conflict feels threatening instead of solvable.
• Affection becomes guarded.
• Partnership starts to erode into parallel lives.

When trust is strong, you can weather disappointments, handle disagreements, and still feel secure in the “us” that you’ve built together.

And trust is built not just in grand gestures, but in the everyday faithfulness—showing up, listening well, keeping promises, apologizing when you’re wrong, and choosing “we” over “me.”

07/14/2025

If someone is flirting with your spouse and they are entertaining it, the other person isn’t the real issue. They don’t owe you loyalty—your spouse does. If someone is bold enough to text them, flirt, or cross boundaries, it’s because your spouse left the door open. It’s a choice.

A spouse who’s committed makes it unmistakably clear that they’re taken. They set firm boundaries that leave no room for confusion. A faithful spouse protects the relationship even when you’re not around. They honor you in spaces you’ll never see.

If someone else is stepping into your relationship, ask yourself: What kind of access were they permitted? So don’t point fingers at the the other person. Hold your spouse accountable. The real betrayal isn’t what someone else did. It’s what your spouse allowed.

07/07/2025

Another testimony shared, posted with permission.

07/07/2025

I’m grateful for testimonies like this.