Two decades ago, when I was getting married, someone I know said to me, “If you are thinking about a prenup, then you shouldn’t even be marrying the person.” I ended up not getting a prenup and I ended up divorced. And, I have neve...
Category Archives: Marriage and Second Marriage advice
The Damage of Fighting In Front Of The Kids
Everyone knows fighting in front of the kids is bad. Yet, many couples--both married couples and couples who are divorced do it. Why do we do it? Not because we want to hurt our children, but Because when emotions are running high, and people just ca...
Your Couples Therapy is Here
When couples come into our office for couples therapy, communication is one of the first things we address. The reason it's so important is because the way a couple talks to each other can have a huge impact on their relationship--in both a good or a...
The Importance Of Asking For What You Want In A Relationship
A huge issue in a faltering romantic relationship is when one or both people stop communicating effectively. One aspect of this is when instead of coming out and asking for things they want, hold everything inside and then become angry and resentful ...
Why “He Just Doesn’t Make Me Happy” Is An Unhealthy Thought
Have you ever heard this saying, “Happy wife, happy life?” Or, “It’s my job to make my husband happy?” Or, “He just doesn’t make me happy?” I so often hear people talking about being responsible for someone else’s happiness or holdi...
