The Bad Years; Expect them in a healthy marriage
Every healthy happy married couple I know has had bad years. It is normal; it is to be anticipated. I would be nervous about marrying anyone who wasn’t open to talking about how to handle the difficult...
View ArticleElectronics Have Replaced Mom and Dad at the Dinner Table
We cannot go backwards in time, nor should we, but as we continue into the digital age there are some rituals we must keep sacred as a family. Family dinners are one of those. A family is only as...
View ArticleAfter a Divorce, Your Ex is Not the Person You Use to Know
“I’ve seen your act, know the facts, and I’m still in love with who I wish you were.”- Kate Voegele from the song “Wish you were here.” One of the things that make divorce so difficult is that couples...
View ArticleAre Your Feet Too Cold Before You Get Married?
This study supports the need to talk to your fiancée about your fears prior to the wedding. Studies are pending, but I am hopeful the more pre-marital counseling couples can engage in, will be the key...
View ArticleYou May Not Know Your Spouse in Retirement
Kids may help stabilize a marriage, and work gets us in our routine. When those two roles are finished, the greatest role may be freedom; re-learning who we are and who we are married to. This article...
View ArticleChores: The Quickest Way to Raise Your Child’s Self-Esteem and Confidence
Part of running a family is making sure the people within the family understand their part in belonging. Kids feel more engaged when they know they are valued members. Giving them chores, holding them...
View ArticleDealing with Disappointment After the Elections
The elections are finally going to happen. The debates, town hall meetings and campaign buses are winding down their rhetoric as Election Day draws near. One thing is for sure. Someone is going to be...
View ArticleMake time to play with your partner
The research has suggested that it is more likely that rather than the couple growing apart, they stopped valuing their playtime together. After all, the only way a relationship continues to grow is...
View ArticleFive solutions to being too pooped for a relationship
With the advancement of technology, there is never a time we cannot work. This makes it imperative that couples reserve time for themselves and their relationship. All relationships require time, and...
View Article10 Signs that it may be True Love
True love outlasts all methods commonly used to help couples spark their relationship. In fact, the most important aspect of keeping true love alive is to prioritize it, be aware and grateful for your...
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