Why Don’t We Talk About Our Marriages?
By Amanda Singer I was talking with some of my friends recently at a rare kid’s free brunch to catch up on what was happening with us and our lives. As it inevitably does, our spouses came up, and I … Read More
This is ALL of Us
By Jen Segura So, I do not consider myself a movie buff (whatever that is…), but there are certain movies, shows, mini-series, etc., that is SO well done. Until much later, you may not even realize how amazing it is … Read More
How Emotionally Immature Parents Impact Your Relationships (& Divorce)
As a child, you need your parents to be attuned to your needs. What happens when a parent is dismissive, too passive, withdrawn, or narcissistic? A child then grows up always trying to be the person they think they need … Read More
Divorce in a Time of Uncertainty
By Jennifer Segura With all of our local stores lacking necessary supplies…toilet paper, hand sanitizer, etc., it is only natural to feel a little alarmed, even if you are not an alarmist. We are all guilty of looking to the internet … Read More
Marriage Maintenance: What You Can Do to Ward Off Divorce
By Rachel Vanni Money, kids, free time, housework, and in-laws. These are five of the top things married couples argue about. They are fights that couples can have over and over with little to no resolution, even if both partners … Read More
Why Is Marriage So Hard? Is Anyone Happy?
Not too long ago I read an article that resonated SO much with me that I have continued to share the concept with my clients and friends, and think the person who wrote the article is right on target. Unfortunately, … Read More
A Widow’s Guide to a Great Marriage
When you have experienced loss, particularly a spouse, it changes how you view relationships. Through great pain, you can experience strong connection and love. I had the great privilege of being with my first husband, Tommy, for ten years, married … Read More
Guest Post: Beware the Advice of “Marital First Responders”
“Bad advice will blind you, good advice will instruct you, excellent advice will enlighten you, and transcendent advice will elevate you.” ~ Matshona Dhliwayo When you experience problems in your relationship, you might find yourself opening up to others about … Read More
Why the Love of a Good Friend May Save a Marriage
Many things make men and women different. As a woman myself, I have to say my favorite difference is that women tend to create more profound and more caring relationships with other women. Far more often than men do with … Read More
How to Save Your Second (or Third) Marriage
Did you know that the divorce rates for second and third marriages are much worse than first? In fact, ~56% of second marriages and ~75% of third marriages end in divorce. I had a conversation recently about why that could … Read More