Divorce is undoubtedly one of the greatest stresses a human being can experience. It is second only to the distress suffered from the loss of a loved one through death. Research shows that while divorce is a single, if traumatic, personal decision...
Of all the hundreds of books written with the answer to having a happy marriage, the one that has made the most sense to me, years afterward, is The Couple’s Journey, by Susan Campbell, Ph.D. (currently out of print). She speaks of the stages...
Couples. They come in all shapes and sizes. But no matter what they look like, addiction can devastate them. Addiction is the great leveler which renders all relationships as equal and the same. When addiction strikes, what happens to a couple?...
I know this is a silly question to ask grown ups. You probably present yourself well, say what you mean and mean what you say. You are usually clear, direct, specific, and even fight fair. You know how important it is to acknowledge the other...
Here’s a real character building exercise. Go to your spouse and say, "I’ve been irritable lately, and I’m really sorry." Or maybe, "I hurt your feelings, and I’m really sorry." Or, "I haven’t been giving you my best...
It's never easy to decide to dissolve a marriage. Those who do, know their own reasons and must honor their hearts. Friends and family may not understand or even agree with the decision. For those of you who are in the midst of separation--or...
