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)

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)

When I was a kid, tax season meant that my Dad wouldn’t be home for dinner, we’d rarely see him, we couldn’t travel for Spring Break, and Passover (which we celebrate) was all on my Moms shoulders to... (more)

In the first two parts of this three-post series on trust in relationships, I offered seven tips on building trust in your marriage. In this final part, I offer a final set of more advanced tips. Master these... (more)

In the first part of this three-post series on trust in relationships, I offered four simple ways to building such trust in your marriage. In this second part, I offer three more, these dealing with some of the... (more)