Ode to Valentine’s Day

Oh me, would every day be the Day of Lovers…days of special thoughtfulness and kindness, of warm gazes and lovely gestures for and by your significant other… But alas, ’tis not the case at all…in fact, there are some otherwise well-intentioned...

How Divorce Impacts Your Physical Health

So here is the bad news: Divorce is occurring worldwide in epidemic proportions – it is currently thought that divorce occurs in 50% of all marriages in the US. Of course in the blush of young love and marriage, no one expects that they will be a statistic....

More Signs That You Might Need Marriage Counseling

I’ve said before that there is no definitive list of reasons of when or why you should seek marriage counseling. With over half of first marriages, and 30% of second marriages ending in divorce, the reasons that relationships don’t last is a popular topic...

Seven Good Reasons to Seek Marriage Counseling

I am often asked “When should we seek marriage counseling?” There’s no definitive answer, but if you are reading this, you are probably considering it. And if you are considering it, that’s a reason to do it before it’s too late. There...

The Benefits of Marriage Counseling

Less than 5% of divorcing couples seek marital counseling! According to renowned marriage and relationship expert Dr. John Gottman, less than 5% of divorcing couples seek marriage counseling. Why do most couples in trouble fail to get professional help? What are the...