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Getting Stuck in the Past
Have any of these situations ever happened to you? You and your spouse argue about an issue that comes up again and again. But suddenly, your spouse relents. They say they will change their ways. And you think, “Yeah, right! It’s never going to happen!” (Maybe you even say so aloud.) A friend suggests how […]
Most Common Misconceptions about the Impact of Divorce on Children
This subject is very close to my heart. I had to navigate these very murky waters with my own children when their father and I divorced. We’ve all heard the common belief that when parents are unhappy together, their kids are also unhappy. By staying together, parents are forcing them to endure painful fights and […]
Monsey Relationship Coach: How Can I Love If I Don’t Feel Loved?
“He never tells me he loves me or shows me that he feels that way. Why should I express my love for him?” This is a common theme among couples, and both men and women do it. I’ve even been guilty of it before! It’s a natural human reaction. We don’t “feel the love” from […]
Monsey Marriage Coach: Time Heals, but You Can Speed the Process
The pain and suffering caused by the betrayal of a spouse can deeply affect your physical, mental, or spiritual health. Because of this, healing from these wounds doesn’t happen overnight. You may be recovering for weeks, months, or even years, and everyone is different. Part of the healing process is accepting the fact that the […]
Stop Nagging. Start Helping.
Every relationship comes with different responsibilities. Some married couples clearly define what each of them will be doing. Maybe a deal is made where one of them will be the “breadwinner” while the other handles the children and household tasks. Or they have a literal list detailing what each of them will be doing – […]
Marriage Coach: What I Learned on My Recent Vacation (Part 2)
Last week, I began to discuss a few things I learned on my recent vacation to Mont Tremblant, Quebec with my husband. Taking a vacation with your spouse is a great way to reconnect and have some fun together! But it also allows you time to observe and reflect on your marriage and your relationship […]
Marriage Advice: What I Learned on My Recent Vacation (Part 1)
As a marriage, divorce, and relationship coach, I naturally do a lot of introspection in my own marriage. I love to pick up on things that work between my husband and I and pass on marriage advice and what I learn from my own personal experiences to others. Recently, my husband and I took a […]
The Key to Saving a Marriage: Perseverance
When you get married, however, you make a promise to love your spouse for better or for worse, through both the highs and the lows, the good and the bad. The good times are easy to get through. Enjoy them. Treasure them. Hold on to them. Because you may need to remind yourself of the […]
Why You Need to Seal Your Exits to Save Your Marriage
When you get married, you promise to devote yourself to both your spouse and your marriage. But for some couples, the longer you’ve been married, the easier it is to forget why you said your vows in the first place. Often, couples start to struggle because they stop focusing on each other and put their […]
Marital Advice: Share Appreciations and Admirations
When you’ve been in a relationship or marriage for a long time, it’s easy to take your partner for granted. Not that you want to take them for granted, but it just happens. We get into a routine. We get comfortable. And because of this we don’t tell our partner how much we love, value, […]
