Communication is our lifeline, much like a life preserver is to a drowning person. Without it, we are bereft. It is a learned skill, but unfortunately, not many efforts have been made to teach it. It is more or less … Read More
It is not an easy task to deal with adultery in a marriage, and yet so many people are faced with this ordeal. There are books, articles, and blogs written on this topic because it is a frequent reason for … Read More
This title sounds weird, doesn’t it? Especially coming from a marriage counselor. Often clients call on me to save their marriage and fix what is wrong. It occurred to me that using that word, fix, is about as productive as … Read More
Every year, we make New Year’s resolutions. It’s almost as big a tradition as the holidays itself. Another year is just beginning. Why not make this one different? Take a leap and don’t make a resolution—instead, make a commitment. A … Read More
I recently saw the movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. I wasn’t really expecting to see a story about forgiveness. Of course, I had seen “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” as a child. Many of us have had that pleasure. But … Read More
I am all for blending subsequent marriages. There are many positives to be gained. Of course, sometimes it is just not possible. For example, your husband or wife may have kids from a past marriage who are unwilling or unable … Read More