Dallas Therapist and Atlanta Mediator, Sileta Bell, explores the complex question: Is love enough? In this reflective piece, she unpacks what happens when love fades but loyalty remains—and why so many stay in relationships that no longer feel alive.
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Reading Between the Lines: What Your Spouse Is Really Saying
Even when love is strong, poor communication can drive a wedge between partners, creating tension and resentment. Too often, what’s heard isn’t what was truly meant—a plea for connection becomes criticism, and defensiveness builds walls instead of bridges. By learning to read between the lines and truly listen, you can uncover the messages that could save your marriage.
To The One Who Cheated…
Forgiveness takes time, and trust is rebuilt through consistent effort. Cheating was a choice, and healing starts with owning that choice and understanding the pain it caused.
The Empty Buckets in Marriage: Learning to Love Differently
It’s a scenario that plays out in so many relationships—a well-intentioned effort to pour into your partner, only to find that the cup you’re filling isn’t the one they’re holding. Here’s where I introduce the analogy of the buckets. Imagine love as a collection of buckets. There’s a bucket for acts of service, another for…
Let’s Stay Together: The Art of Negotiating in Marriage
Marriage isn’t static; it evolves as we do. In this blog, we explore how couples can reconnect by negotiating unmet needs and unspoken expectations to build a stronger, healthier partnership.