Your marriage finally reached the point that you decided to try counseling. Together with your spouse, you bravely reached out and bared your most intimate struggles with a therapist.  You finally felt like progress was going to happen... (more)

Resentment, like cancer, begins as a small, often undetected, issue in one aspect of the relationship. Perhaps you didn’t speak to your mom about the rude comment she made to your spouse about his always being late, or... (more)

Why the Stay-at-Home Order Magnifies Your “Normal Marital Hatred” And how you can help your marriage survive it… My husband and I have been shut in since March 14th, like much of the country. Just the two of... (more)

I’m usually open to new ideas, searching for ways to improve and grow intellectually and emotionally, and in search of new adventures.  Just ask my husband. He has a few stories to tell about the many things I’ve... (more)

Valentine’s day is just a week away. If it has caught you by surprise again this year, or if you are merely at a loss for how to express your feelings, consider your partner’s love language. What are... (more)

New Year’s resolutions can be stressful.We commit to big changes, and almost always experience equally big let-downs when we fail to follow through.  Since none of us need more stress in our lives or in our relationships, here’s... (more)

Do you let your spouse seduce you? Remember when you were dating and desperately wanted the attention of your significant other. It was fun and exciting, and the thought of their touch was enough to make you melt.... (more)

Watching the same show while cuddling on the couch, date nights at the same familiar favored restaurants, the usual Valentine’s Day card and flowers or box of chocolates: all of these support the need for continuity, familiarity and... (more)