Blending families, moving in together and starting a new life seems fairytale like. While it's a wonderful position to be in, the merging of two families into one can be complex and can often be a challenging process. Adding a furry member to the mix...
Category Archives: Marriage and Second Marriage advice
Second Marriage After 50: Topics to Discuss
A member posted this message on the DGS Facebook Group page, regarding second marriage after 50: What topics should you make sure you and a partner discuss before you consider a second marriage after 50? I’ve read articles but they all address a...
Stepparent Adoption in Texas: Your Guide
Thinking about adopting your stepchild? This noble gesture will not only cement the deep bond between you and your stepchild, but it will provide lifelong stability and security to a principal member of the family unit. In some cases, stepparent ...
One Big Reason Why Marriages Fail
This might sound trite, but a common cliché is “you have to be happy with yourself before you are going to be happy with someone else.” Yes, that is true, but what happens when two people were happy, they got married, and then some life change c...
Marital Issues Can Arise When Mom Brings Home More Bacon Than Dad
Being married isn’t easy. That’s probably why you’re reading this article! I get it. I can say firsthand, as someone whose marriage could not survive our marital issues, that being married is really hard, and that there are issues in every marr...