When a quiet crisis sneaks into your marriage October 1, 2018 When a Quiet Crisis Sneaks into your Marriage This is the latest post in my Marriage Crisis series. Catch up here. You feel it. Something is creeping in. You roll over one morning and a thought hits you: I...
Is it dangerous to fight in front of our kids? January 15, 2018 Short answer – It depends. I know it sounds like I’m sitting on the fence unwilling to commit, but hang with me – there’s good reason for my waffling. Your first consideration should be the...
Can You Change Your Spouse? I did! December 6, 2017 Back in the early years of my marriage, I wanted my spouse to change. Not everything, just a few things that drove me crazy. They say you can’t change others and while technically, that is true, you might be...
The mother-in-law conundrum October 4, 2017 Dealing With MILs – Infographic. When you get married to your partner, you inherit a new extension to your family in the form of your in-laws. For the majority, this is a wonderful experience and a welcome addition to...
8 Questions to Ask Before Divorce July 25, 2017 8 Questions to Ask Before Divorce Nobody wants divorce. What we want is relief. We want an end to the pain. As a therapist, I’ve seen a lot of couples on the brink of divorce over the years. What I’ve found is that our...
How to make marriage last forever February 7, 2017 How do we make marriage last forever? There is a concept with marriage in our society that I just don’t get. It is the idea that when attraction leaves, the marriage is over. Or when you don’t feel IN love...