Top 10 Posts of 2011 on JulieHanks.com
It’s always fun to see which posts catch your interest over 12 months. Looking back over 2012 the top posts are a mix of music, personal posts, parenting tips, marriage topics, and mental and emotional health advice…and that list just about sums up my life! A big surprise is #1 — guess you haven’t forgotten more »
Read moreWill 1 Year Wait Period Before Divorce Save Marriages: KSL TV News
KSL’s Brooke Walker asked me to weigh in on the recent proposal from the Institute for American Values suggesting to lawmakers a mandatory divorce waiting period. In my clinical work with couples I’ve found that couples often seriously consider or file for divorce because they have lost hope of reconnecting with their spouse and think more »
Read moreHow To Overcome Fears & Risk Emotional Vulnerability In Relationships: Studio 5
Allowing another person to “step in your shoes” means letting them know what is really going on in your life. Studio 5 Contributor and Therapist, Julie Hanks, says that’s a risk many of us are simply not willing to take. Find out how to break through false fronts and let people in. Level 1 – more »
Read moreWorld Mental Health Day – Do Your Emotional Family History: Studio 5
WHAT is emotional family history? Emotional family history is the emotional and relational patterns inherited and/or learned from your parents and grandparents, which may have been passed down to you. It includes: 1. nature: predisposition to certain emotional & mental health problems or traits (i.e. depression, anxiety, addictions) 2. nurture: learned patterns of how to more »
Read more6 Tips for Marital Bliss After ‘I Do’: Daily Herald
“I do” is just the beginning of the adventure of marriage. Here’s a quote from a recent Daily Herald article called “After ‘I do”: 6 Tips for Marital Bliss”. A common misconception about romance is that it’s all about money, about buying gifts, or planning trips for your lover,” said Hanks. “Romance can be simple, more »
Read moreSettling the Household “Chore War” in Your Marriage: Fox 13 News
Do you and your partner fight about whose turn it is to do the laundry, load the dishwasher, or put the kids to bed? Julie Hanks, LCSW, Director of Wasatch Family Therapy is here to help couples understand and setting the chore war. Division of household chores is among the top sources of conflict for more »
Read moreAsk Julie: Arranged Marriage Or Wait For Love
Hi. At last I have found one good place to open up myself. I’m going through the very common quarter life crisis… And I’m really confused. A little of background about me. I’m from India and 26 old. As typical orthodox family in India my parents started seeing for marriage proposals. During the same time more »
Read moreThe 4-Letter Word Husbands Hate (Diet): Quoted in July Cosmo
It’s that time of year. SWIMSUIT time. A time that many women dread. A time that men dread too. All this talk about weight, diet, exercise can leave husbands puzzled. “Why are you so obsessed with this?” they wonder. I recently talked with journalist Kristina Grish of Cosmopolitan Magazine to help her, and other women, more »
Read moreAsk Julie: I Want Out Of My Marriage
I have been married for 15 years. I have grown very much but he has not. He will not deal with any issues between us. He is really immature. He never accepts responsibility for his part in any problem. (Everything is always my fault according to him.) We went to counseling two times but the more »
Read morePre-baby Counseling Keeps Marriage Strong: KSL TV News
I am all for pre-baby counseling. We don’t really talk about how traumatic the birth of a child can be to the marriage relationship–loss of attention to spouse, sleep deprivation, jealousy, miscommunication, financial and time stresses, additional household duties…I sat down with Scott Haws this morning (bright and early) on KSL TV News to talk more »
Read moreAsk Julie: My In-Law Hate Me (& the feeling is mutual)
Q: My in-laws hate me and the feeling is mutual. How do I handle the situation without alienating my husband or making him feel torn? We’ve been dealing with it for a couple years & it’s HARD. Any advice? A: In-law relationships are particularly tricky because you’re competing for the same man’s attention — your more »
Read moreCreating An Emotionally Hot Marriage: You & Yours Show
In episode 008 “Creating an Emotionally Hot Marriage” on “You & Yours” self & relationship expert and therapist Julie Hanks, LCSW shares tips to create and keep a strong emotional connection in your marriage relationship. Listen to podcast Subscribe to You & Yours with Julie Hanks LCSW on The WIN on iTunes Self & relationship more »
Read moreYour Kids AND Your Marriage – Don’t Neglect Your Marriage: SheKnows
Don’t Neglect Your Marriage Get some practical tips on how to balance taking care of your children AND your marriage. I was recently interview by SheKnows.com for this article on balancing kids and marriage and it just posted online today. Here are a few snippets from the article (It’s always nice when the writer makes more »
Read moreKeep Your Marriage Emotionally HOT: SheKnows.com
It’s easy for couple’s emotional connection can get lost in the busyness of life. I recently interviewed for this SheKnows article with tips on how to keep your emotional relationship sizzling! Here’s a snippet of my advice… Hanks also recommends that couples “check in” with each other on a daily basis. “Develop a daily emotional more »
Read moreThink Like A Man: Studio 5
Think Like A Man on KSL TV’s Studio 5 It’s no secret men and women think differently. Men ask for what they want, while women fret over feelings. Sometimes it pays to think like a man. We have 5 reasons to give it a try. Therapist, Julie Hanks, says sometimes, women should think like a more »
Read moreAsk Julie: How Do I Tell My Daughter About Her Dad’s Past?
Q: I have a 6 1/2 year old daughter. My husband was married and divorced before and has 2 children. We haven’t told her any lies about anything but we haven’t told her the “whole” story about everything. I didn’t really think she was old enough to need to know or understand. I also want more »
Read moreHow Would You Rate as a Spouse in the 1930′s? Nightside Project
I had a great time last night on KSL Radio’s Nightside Project talking about this fun 1930′s spousal rating scale and how to rate your marriage today. Listen to part 1 on women’s quiz (go to 37:00) Listen to part 2 on men’s quiz (scroll to the middle of the audio) From the Good Men more »
Read moreDate Night Just Got Easier: SL Tribune
A new date night service for married couples called “See You at Seven” was featured in the Salt Lake Tribune’s article “Don’t let dating end with marriage”. It also features a couple of quotes from me about the importance of continuing to date your spouse and why some people married couples stop dating. Check it more »
Read moreSpark? What spark? Help for parents to rekindle romance: SheKnows
Have you checked out this website She Knows? It’s a great resource for women! And…they quoted moi in this article today. Some good reminders to prioritize romance. Click the link below for some good advice! 7 Tips to help parents keep the spark alive
Read moreAsk Julie: How do I get hubby to turn off his cell phone?
Ask Julie: How do I get hubby to turn off his cell phone? Q: “My big question is how do you tell your spouse to turn off his cell phone? I am a stay-at-home mom so as soon as hubby gets home from work, my mouth keeps going about my day, then the cell phone more »
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