The Tension between Self-Fulfillment and Self-Sacrifice

There is so much pressure placed on us to feel fulfilled: in our job, our religious duties, our relationships, as parents, and more. We are taught to hold extremely high expectations for ourselves and our happiness. There is nothing wrong with making our physical, spiritual or emotional health a priority. After all, if we feel […]

Pre-MaritalCounseling

Pre-Marital Counseling: The Key to Reducing the Divorce Rate

This article was originally published in FYI Magazine, the fastest growing home and lifestyle magazine for Jewish women. Would you attempt to fly a Boeing 747 airplane without receiving the proper education and instruction? Of course not! It would be a disaster – if you could even get the plane moving. So why would we […]

It’s Not “Too Late” to Save Your Marriage. Divorce Isn’t Going Anywhere!

It’s Not “Too Late” to Save Your Marriage. Divorce Isn’t Going Anywhere!

One spouse wants the other to change a behavior. They ask and ask. They wait and wait. But their spouse doesn’t make the change. Talk about frustrating. And hurtful. But then it happens! The spouse finally comes through. They fulfill their spouse’s request. This is great, right? Is the other person thrilled? Excited? Blissfully happy? […]

The Aftermath of a Figh

Learn How to Handle the Aftermath of a Fight

You probably remember the first big fight you had with your spouse. It was exhausting, disheartening, and even scary. Seeing them at such a high, dark emotional level tore at you. Maybe you felt like all was lost. Started to question why you chose them as your partner. Perhaps you started to wonder if you’d […]