Communicate & Connect Counseling

Communicate & Connect Counseling Do you struggle with communication in your relationships? Do you feel more like roommates than partners? Do you wish your relationships could somehow be better?
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You’ve been having the same fights over and over again.You're not sure if it's a communication issue or something deeper...
08/27/2025

You’ve been having the same fights over and over again.

You're not sure if it's a communication issue or something deeper.

You feel emotionally distant even when you're sitting right next to each other.

And maybe, just maybe… the intimacy isn’t what it used to be.

If you're wondering whether couples therapy could help but don’t know where to start, this might be the guidance you've been looking for.

Inside, you’ll learn:

💡 What to look for in a marriage counselor who actually fits your needs

🔍 How to tell if their approach works for your relationship style

🛠️ The difference between couples therapy and individual therapy for relationship issues

🧭 Why marriage intensives might be the breakthrough you need

You and your partner can find your way back to connection with the right support.

📖 Read the full blog to find out how to choose the counselor that’s right for both of you.

https://www.communicateandconnect.com/resources/how-to-find-a-marriage-counselor/

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Let’s be real.We change the oil in our cars.We clean the gear.We even check in with our bosses.But… when was the last ti...
08/26/2025

Let’s be real.

We change the oil in our cars.

We clean the gear.

We even check in with our bosses.

But… when was the last time we checked in with our partner?

In this episode, Tina Erwin shares one of the most powerful shifts in her marriage:

Calling it what it is—marriage maintenance.

And making it just as important as every other mission-critical task.

Because love doesn’t last without care.

And connection doesn’t stay without intention.

🧰 Check in with your person this week.

Ask what they need.

Tell them what you need too.

Save this as a reminder to show up for your love

Tag someone who values growth in their relationship too

Listen Now to The Communicate & Connect Podcast Episode 65

https://www.communicateandconnect.com/podcasts/episode65/

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Betrayal cuts deep and rebuilding trust after cheating can feel impossible.You might be here because:• You're overwhelme...
08/20/2025

Betrayal cuts deep and rebuilding trust after cheating can feel impossible.

You might be here because:

• You're overwhelmed by a mix of hurt, anger, and confusion.

• You keep asking yourself if you’ll ever feel safe or secure again.

• Your partner says they’re sorry but you don’t know how to believe them.

• You're struggling with intimacy, even though part of you still wants to reconnect.

• Or maybe… you’re the one who cheated and you want to repair the damage, but don’t know where to start.

Inside, you’ll learn:

✔️ Why trust shatters after infidelity and how to slowly rebuild it

✔️ What *both* partners need to do for healing to happen

✔️ The role of emotional safety and forgiveness in long-term repair

✔️ How therapy can guide you through the hardest conversations

You're not alone and you're not beyond repair. Healing is possible. Let this blog be your first step toward clarity, connection, and hope.

🕊️ Read the full post now and begin your healing journey.

https://www.communicateandconnect.com/resources/how-to-recover-trust-after-cheating/

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To the military spouse reading this…You’re holding more than most people can imagine.And maybe no one’s told you lately,...
08/19/2025

To the military spouse reading this…

You’re holding more than most people can imagine.

And maybe no one’s told you lately, so let me:

💛 You matter too.

💛 Your growth matters.

💛 Your identity, your peace, your dreams, they all matter.

In this week’s episode, Tina Erwin shares decades of love, loss, fear, and deep wisdom from 50+ years of marriage.

This carousel is just a glimpse into what she’s learned.

Read it. Reflect on it.

Save it for later.

And if you need more support, press play on this episode.

💌 Tag a friend who needs to hear this today

You can watch now on YouTube. Just search “65 successful marriage communicate and connect”.

https://youtu.be/V4wIWFlLSOk

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You’ve been feeling more like roommates than partners.The conversations are short… or tense.Arguments seem to start over...
08/13/2025

You’ve been feeling more like roommates than partners.

The conversations are short… or tense.

Arguments seem to start over the smallest things.

You feel disconnected and maybe, the physical intimacy just isn’t there anymore.

And deep down, you’re wondering: Is this just a rough patch… or something more?

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And it might be time to consider marriage counseling.

Inside, you’ll learn:

💬 Signs it’s time to seek help (even if things look okay from the outside)

❤️ How therapy can rebuild emotional and physical intimacy

🧠 Why communication breakdowns happen and how to fix them

💡 How counseling can support you through trust issues, parenting conflicts, or mental health struggles

You don’t have to wait until everything’s falling apart to get support.

Your relationship matters and it’s worth investing in.

📖 Read the blog to learn when and how to seek the support you both deserve.

https://www.communicateandconnect.com/resources/when-to-seek-marriage-counseling/

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What if the fear you’ve been carrying... is actually what’s creating distance between you and your partner?That’s what T...
08/12/2025

What if the fear you’ve been carrying... is actually what’s creating distance between you and your partner?

That’s what Tina Erwin, retired Naval Commander and military wife of 50+ years, realized after years of holding it all together during deployments.

She found herself punishing her husband, not intentionally, but out of fear.

Out of exhaustion.

Out of never fully letting herself feel the weight of “what if.”

Until she made a powerful decision:

- To face her fear
- To pre-grieve the worst
- To stop letting fear own her life

This episode left me breathless.

If you’ve ever laid awake at night wondering if your spouse will come home… you’re not alone.

And there’s a way to feel peace again.

Listen Now to The Communicate & Connect Podcast Episode 65

https://www.communicateandconnect.com/podcasts/episode65/

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You’re tired of going in circles with your partner.The same arguments keep happening and nothing really changes.You feel...
08/06/2025

You’re tired of going in circles with your partner.

The same arguments keep happening and nothing really changes.

You feel emotionally distant… and maybe physically too.

Conversations feel tense, guarded, or surface-level.

And even though you both want things to be better, you’re not sure where to start.

Sound familiar? You’re not broken, you just need a clear path forward.

That’s where goal-setting in couples therapy comes in.

Inside, you’ll learn:

🧠 How to set meaningful goals that actually improve your relationship

❤️ Why goal-setting can help rebuild trust, connection, and intimacy

🗣️ Tools to strengthen communication and resolve long-standing issues

📝 Examples of SMART goals to make therapy focused and effective

Real change is possible with the right support and a shared plan.

You don’t have to do this alone. Start by reading the blog today.

https://www.communicateandconnect.com/resources/goals-for-couples-therapy/

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What if fear is the thing that’s been quietly standing between you and your partner?What if your marriage doesn't need “...
08/05/2025

What if fear is the thing that’s been quietly standing between you and your partner?

What if your marriage doesn't need “fixing,” it just needs a bit of *maintenance*?

In Episode 65, I had the honor of talking with Tina Erwin, retired Naval Commander, Navy wife, and woman of wisdom.

She opened up about what *really* makes a marriage work through deployments, trauma, and everyday life.

Save this post for when you need a reminder that you’re not alone. 💛

Tag someone who’d love this message too.

You can watch now on YouTube. Just search “65 successful marriage communicate and connect”.

https://youtu.be/V4wIWFlLSOk

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Do you ever feel like you're doing marriage alone?Like your partner is physically or emotionally distant and no one else...
08/04/2025

Do you ever feel like you're doing marriage alone?

Like your partner is physically or emotionally distant and no one else really gets what that's like?

Whether it's deployments, parenting solo, fear of the unknown, or just feeling disconnected… it’s hard.

This episode is for you.

Tina Erwin, retired Naval Commander and military spouse of 50+ years, opens up about what it really takes to build a lasting marriage when life constantly pulls you apart.

She shares her real fears, her turning points, and the quiet shifts that kept her love strong across decades of change, grief, growth, and distance.

Her wisdom will comfort you, challenge you, and remind you:

- You are not alone.
- You can build a love that lasts even in uncertainty.
- There are real, powerful secrets to a successful marriage.

🎧 Listen to Episode 65 now

https://communicateandconnectpodcast.libsyn.com/065-secrets-to-a-successful-marriage-with-veteran-and-military-spouse-tina-erwin

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You love your partner…But lately, it’s been hard to feel close.You're walking on eggshells, afraid to say the wrong thin...
07/29/2025

You love your partner…
But lately, it’s been hard to feel close.
You're walking on eggshells, afraid to say the wrong thing.
They’ve pulled away emotionally or physically, and you're not sure why.
Arguments feel more intense. The silence feels heavier.
And maybe, deep down, you’re wondering if trauma is part of what’s standing between you.
PTSD can quietly shape a relationship without either of you realizing it.

Inside, you’ll learn:
- What PTSD triggers can look like in relationships (and why they’re not “overreactions”)
- How to improve communication—even when emotions run high
- How trauma affects intimacy, trust, and connection
- Supportive strategies both partners can use to move forward together

You don’t have to figure it out alone.
This blog can help you better understand what’s happening and how to reconnect.

📖 Read the full blog to start navigating PTSD as a couple.
https://www.communicateandconnect.com/resources/ptsd-symptoms-in-relationships/

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You’re planning a life together and maybe a wedding too.But deep down, you wonder…Will we still feel this connected five...
07/22/2025

You’re planning a life together and maybe a wedding too.
But deep down, you wonder…
Will we still feel this connected five, ten, twenty years from now?
Will we really know how to communicate when things get hard?
What happens when life, stress, and intimacy don’t flow as easily?
And is it normal to feel nervous even when you’re sure you’ve found “your person”?
Pre-marriage counseling isn’t for couples in crisis.
It’s for couples who care deeply and want to protect what they’re building.

Inside, you’ll learn:
- How therapy before marriage helps you communicate better and feel closer
- Why exploring emotional and practical topics now sets you up for long-term success
- How to spot potential pressure points (like s*x, money, family) before they become problems
- Tools you’ll carry with you into married life for the real-world ups and downs

You’re not overthinking it.
You’re preparing with intention.
This blog will show you how.

📖 Read now and invest in your future relationship.
https://www.communicateandconnect.com/resources/couples-therapy-before-marriage/

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283 Constitution Drive, One Columbus Center, Ste. 600
Virginia Beach, VA
23462

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Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
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