In my Love Essentially column that was published in Sun-Times Media on July 17th, titled, “21 tips I wish I could have shared with my 21 year-old self,” #14 was: If you don’t like yourself, your relationship will suffer.” I felt like #14 dese...
Category Archives: Marriage and Second Marriage advice
Saying These 10 Things Will Surely Start An Argument With Your Spouse
Everyone argues. Let's be honest. Even the happiest couples fight. But there are certain things you can say that are sure to start an argument with your spouse. Saying the wrong thing could make the difference between a minor disagreement a...
Relationship Advice: 10 Tips to a Happier Marriage
When I wrote my "Love Essentially" column for this week, I felt kind of funny offering marital advice. I was thinking, 'Who would want marital advice from a divorced person?' Isn't that kind of like taking medical advice from a high school drop out? ...
Married Guy Gives Successful Marriage Tips to Divorced Girl
Divorced Girl Smiling can give endless tips and advice and opinions on being newly separated, dating, the divorce process, co-parenting, dealing with the ex and life after divorce. What I really don’t have the authority to tell you is how to have a...
Second Marriage Advice: The Difference Between Failure and Success
The latest statistic I can find on second marriage failure rates is 72%. 72%!!! Knowing these statistics, why would ANYONE enter into a second marriage? It’s crazy, but they do. People love the institution of marriage and they have this incredibl...
