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Disclaimer: I very much believe kids are a blessing and we should involve them in activities that nurture their soul and builds...

I promise to be your lover, companion, and friend. Your partner in parenthood, ally in conflict, greatest fan, toughest...

The “honeymoon” phase floats on by and then BAM! You guys find yourself in the midst of your first fight. The first fight can be...

Here’s how unprepared I was. When we did pre-marital counseling, our counselor told me I wouldn’t always feel ‘warm fuzzies’ for my wife....

Twenty-two. That’s how many years of marriage I have under my belt. I met my husband while I was a senior in high school. I can remember...

Write a love note. Written notes will never go out of style. Nowadays, it seems like half of the interaction in marriage is through...

“Our bedroom life is boring.” “I don’t enjoy making love anymore.” These are words I have heard spoken in a session with couples. Here’s...

Is that how much a down payment on a house costs? What about the cost of a new vehicle? Nope. It’s the average amount of money spent by...

Do you or your spouse always feel the need to be right?  Do either of you need to have the last word during a conflict or get frustrated...

However, there’s a time when silence does more harm than good in your relationship. I get it, there is a balance that is sometimes hard...

Working with couples has familiarized me with what resentment looks like, sounds like, and its effects. It creeps in like a dark cloud...

Dr. Gottman, one of the most renowned researchers in marriage and divorce, noticed that one thing that affects whether or not a couple...

Journaling is a therapeutic tool or strategy prescribed by many therapists to help people who may be struggling with a variety of life...

Furthermore, each couple deals with sexual compatibility a little differently. On one hand, some will seek help early when issues arise....

Is your marriage lacking intimacy? Has the affection gone from your relationship? As a marriage therapist, this is one of the primary...

All you have to do to ruin your marriage is play fair. I have three kids. – I know this post is supposed to be about marriage, just hang...

Let’s be honest, if left unchecked, marriage can become monotonous.  Intimacy decreases as individuals have their daily routines. Spouses...

The game of love is tough. Two different players, with different strengths and different skill sets. In a relationship, sometimes it can...

There’s a hilarious video that’s been floating around YouTube for a number of years now.  It’s titled, “It’s Not About the Nail” and it’s...

Many things contribute to the success of a relationship. In my couples counseling work, I’ve noticed there are some things happy couples...