Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a total cynic, Valentine’s Day evokes some kind of emotion. It’s a holiday that expands expectations like a giant shiny, heart-shaped balloon. Whether you feel like Valentine’s Day is one day of the year … Read More
Premarital counseling is one of the tools you can use to become a better communicator as well as understand the needs of you and your partner. This type of counseling can decrease your chances of having conflict in your relationship, … Read More
Starting a conversation about needing professional help isn’t easy, even when your inner turmoil doesn’t affect those around you. Many people delay seeing a therapist due to fear of what their family members or spouse would say about it. … Read More
A spouse who drinks too much, overeats, or smokes isn’t just harming their own health. They can also cause their partner distress by doing so. We worry about the people we love, and it’s hard to watch them self-destruct … Read More
Living with a spouse suffering from depression can put a strain on your relationship. Suddenly, you feel unable to help or reach the one you love. Plus, depression itself changes brain chemistry. A depressed individual becomes less interested in … Read More
Infertility is a difficult burden to carry. And unlike other traumatic events in your life, few people can understand the sense of loss that people experience when they realize they can’t build a family, at least not the way … Read More
Having issues with your partner’s parents is a delicate matter. The last thing you want to do is ask your partner to choose between you and their parents. In many cases, parents of newlyweds feel like they need to advise … Read More
Choosing the right partner is no easy endeavor. After all, many of us seem to fail miserably at it. However, there are a few clues you can look for in order to find out if you’re on the right … Read More
Sometimes the main cause of arguments and fights is not knowing the values of your partner, how they see life, and what their deal breakers are.Even after you get married, the short list of question we put together will help … Read More
Fights over money are one of the leading causes of divorce, but all money-related fights can be avoided if both partners make an effort to communicate their needs and expectations. The biggest fights over money happen when one partner … Read More