The blended family. It sounds so perfect. After all, the Brady Bunch seemed pretty happy, didn’t they? What the iconic seventies sitcom never showed us was that Mrs. Brady almost assuredly got on the boys’ nerves, at times, and the girls probably...
Category Archives: Marriage and Second Marriage advice
If He Didn’t Hit Me Is It Abuse? Signs and Tips for Victims
Abuse is not always as obvious as a physical altercation. In fact, many victims of abuse may not even realize they are in an abusive relationship because it doesn't involve physical violence. That's why I so often hear the question, "If he didn't hit...
Financial Abuse in a Marriage: Signs and Steps to Take if You’re a Victim
Everyone understands the significance and power of money. It’s not supposed to buy us happiness, but it sure can make us comfortable, and provide choices in our lives. Money can be used to make insecure people feel successful, it can be used to be ...
How to Ask Forgiveness from Someone You’ve Hurt
How do you ask for forgiveness from someone you've hurt? Something I see happen in many of my mediation sessions is one person attempting to apologize to the other. But there are many kinds of apologies. For instance, one type of apolo...
Falling in Love With Someone Else When You’re Married
Is falling in love with someone else when you're married possible? What I mean is, I've heard many people say that they fell in love with someone else while married, and I just don't know if they really fell in love, or if they were just unhappy in t...