Affordable Relationship Counseling: Dr. Barbara Cunningham, MFT

Affordable Relationship Counseling: Dr. Barbara Cunningham, MFT As a marriage & family therapist in San Diego, I enjoy a thriving private practice. I have been a university professor & have published academically.

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08/18/2025

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08/02/2025

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07/31/2025

Most people don’t realize this, but we don’t really decide our futures.

What we do decide, every single day, are our habits.
And those habits, over time, shape everything about our future.
Success, failure, growth, stagnation, it all comes down to what you choose to do consistently.

You don’t rise to the level of your goals.
You fall to the level of your habits.

Choose wisely. 👣💭

People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures.

07/31/2025

07/25/2025

👣 Children are like mirrors, they reflect what they see, not what they're told.
You can preach kindness, respect, patience, discipline, and honesty all day long, but if your actions contradict your words, the message gets lost.

They notice how you treat others.
They watch how you handle stress.
They absorb how you react to problems, how you speak to loved ones, how you deal with failure, and how you celebrate success.

You tell them not to lie, but they hear you lie on the phone.
You ask them to stay calm, but they watch you lose your temper over little things.
You tell them to be grateful, but they hear you constantly complain.

The truth is, your daily behavior teaches louder than any lecture ever will.
So if you want your children to grow up to be strong, kind, and grounded, show them how to be.
Don’t just tell them what’s right, live it.
Let your actions be the standard they measure themselves by.

Because the truth is:
Children follow your example, not your advice.
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Truth
07/25/2025

Truth

Why does this need to be explained to someone though? Like literally look at what they are doing. Now listen to what they are saying. The actions aren't in alignment. That equals someone not able to speak truth.

07/23/2025

So true ❤️❤️❤️

07/18/2025

đź’­ Boundaries matter.

Givers have to set limits, not because they’re selfish, but because takers rarely do.

If you keep giving without boundaries, you’ll end up drained, used, and forgotten when you need someone most.

It’s not unkind to protect your peace. It’s wisdom. 🌱

Givers have to set limits, because takers rarely do.

07/18/2025

Don’t analyze your life more than you live it.

07/18/2025

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