You meet Mr. or Miss Right, and before you know it, you’re standing at the altar, ready to tie the knot. Question is, did you ask the right questions before you got to “I do?” When couples seek marriage counseling before they move to the final steps of getting married, the counselor may help them … Read more
Finding out the love of my life had to relocate was hard. I’d give anything to have him here to argue about appropriate toothpaste extraction methods or toilet seat etiquette. The little things are what I miss most. Whether your partner relocated, or you’ve always been in a long distance relationship, it can be a … Read more
Being in a long distance relationship (LDR) is one of the hardest challenges a couple can go through. While they say that absence does make the heart go fonder, there is also the very real risk of that distance making the heart go yonder. The good news is, it’s not an impossible situation to deal … Read more
There are a few things that can make or break any relationship. Infidelity. Jealousy. Insecurities. Infertility. Money problems. How about taking a long drive or road trip together? Hey, it’s possible. Trust me. You can learn a lot from being in a car together for hours, maybe even days, with your significant other… and it … Read more
Nobody deserves to be treated poorly in a relationship. However, mistreatment in a relationship isn’t always obvious at first. It usually comes as a shock to the one on the receiving end of the mistreatment when they realize that the one they love is manipulating or taking advantage of them—or, worse, abusing them. Before we … Read more
It’s not uncommon to find yourself sitting at home with your partner… wishing you were out dining at your favorite restaurant instead. But sneaking away isn’t always an option, especially if you have younger kids. Babysitters may not always be available and, even if you do find one, they cost money. In fact, they can … Read more
Do you ever get the “silent treatment” in your marriage or romantic relationship? You know the other person is angry. You can see the anger or even outright hostility. But he or she simply won’t tell you what’s wrong, or even how to solve this issue. If this sounds familiar, then you’ve experienced a negative … Read more