The Secret reason we wrote our Marriage Counseling Books
There’s a particular person that inspired us to write the marriage counseling books that we now share with the masses over at Amazon and here on our website. The funny thing is that we can’t even remember her name! More marriage counseling books for you: How our book can save your marriage (Podcast) Our list […]
Can a marriage survive a midlife crisis?
Can a marriage survive a midlife crisis? We think so, although it can be very scary and unsettling for the spouse that is watching the other going through the change. People typically think of mid life crisis in men to be the most frequent type of midlife crisis but it certainly affects women as well […]
Can You Really Save Your Marriage Without a Counselor?
Thousands of Couples Are Doing It — Here’s How You Can Too If your marriage feels like it’s slipping away and you’re wondering: “Can I fix this without dragging my spouse to therapy?” The answer is:Yes — if you use the right tools. Not every couple is ready for counseling. Some spouses refuse to go. […]
What is the marriage counseling success rate of the best counselors?
It makes sense that you’d want to know the marriage counseling success rate of the best couples counselors out there offering marriage reconciliation before you pursue any kind of couples counseling. Why invest time, energy, and money into something that may not work anyhow? More inspiration for finding counseling that will actually work: How to […]
My wife is mean.
Is your wife acting mean? Do you feel like you’re being attacked when she has an emotional outburst? Read the question sent in by an anonymous reader, what the anger really means, and how you can help one another get past this. “My wife is mean to me. I can’t say anything without her ripping […]
My wife wants a divorce. Now what?
My wife wants a divorce. Your first reaction might be shock, disbelief, hurt, or anger. Think before you respond, as any strong reaction is likely to do more harm than good. More inspiration for you when your wife wants a divorce: Should I give her space or keep trying? My wife left. I want her […]
You Found Out Your Spouse is Using Pornography: Now What?
You found out your spouse is using pornography. You’re hurt, shocked, and horrified that you discovered porn. Keep reading for what to do. Q and A with sex therapist Mieke Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C about what to do when your spouse is using pornography. With the advent of the internet, pornography has become an increasingly common […]
How to Fix a Sexless Marriage: Dealing with the Root of the Problem
If you’re living in a marriage without intimacy, no doubt you are focusing on how to fix a sexless marriage. However, trying focusing on the absence of sex in your marriage as the problem is not productive without tackling the general relationship problems that exist. It is not going to work. We talk about exploring […]
I Don’t Love My Spouse Anymore? Which of the 3 Relationship Stages are You In
The stages of a relationship are often misunderstood, and confused with what at first appears to be the end of a marriage. Find yourself saying “I don’t love my spouse anymore”? Wondering what to do if you don’t love your spouse anymore? Wondering if your marriage is over and beyond repair? These feelings are normal […]
Marriage Counseling Specializing in Affair Recovery
If you’ve just discovered your spouse had an affair, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed—hurt, betrayed, angry, confused, or even ashamed. Whether you had the affair or your partner did, you’ve landed here because you’re looking for marriage counseling specializing in affair recovery. First, know this: there is hope. Healing after infidelity is one of the hardest […]
Is this popular marriage advice fact or myth?
You have all heard marriage is hard, don’t go to bed angry and other famous pieces of marriage advice. Are the following pieces of popular marriage advice fact or myth?
Relationship advice that I Learned from my Mother
Before you give up on your relationship…
Before you give up on your relationship, you need to do this first. If you read interviews about very successful business owners and entrepreneurs, you’ll notice that when they are asked by the interviewer for their best tips on how they accumulated their wealth and success, many of these interviewees will include the following advice, […]
Five Things Your Husband Wishes You Would Know But Won’t Tell You
There are many things your husband would love for you to know about him but he just won’t tell you. Is he purposely not sharing these things with you or has it been awhile since you had a deep conversation together? The answer will be different for each couple, but here are five things he […]
When your wife won’t talk. What to do if she’s giving you the silent treatment.
Wife Won’t Talk? Here’s What You Should Know About Her Deafening Silence There are many things your wife would love for you to know about her but she just won’t tell you. Is she purposely not sharing these things with you or has it been awhile since you had a deep conversation together? What to […]
Does the shoemaker have shoes? Our own marriage work.
The Shoemaker usually has no shoes. What’s true in our case of doing marriage work? It was the week before Passover, the busiest time of the year for our family. Rivka saw an email from our therapist listserv, looking for a volunteer couple to work with master therapist, Hedy Schleifer of HedyYumi.com.
Are you guilty of comparing marriages?
The good news is, if you’re guilty of comparing marriages, know that looks can be deceiving. You’d never know from our recent photo shoot that we couldn’t wait for it to end. Between the baby crying and the other kids trying to run away, we couldn’t wait for the photo shoot to be done. But […]
My husband is controlling and I can’t stand him!
What you can’t stand in your spouse may be your own reflection. “My husband is controlling!” “My wife is driving me crazy!” What drives you crazy about your spouse? Do you have a judgment that your husband is controlling and cheap? Do you feel that your wife is impulsive and irresponsible? If you take a […]
Parenting Advice: What Your Child Wishes You Knew…But Won’t Tell You
As parents, you surely want the best for your children. You focus tremendous amounts of energy on trying to provide the ideal nurturing environment for them and listening to parenting advice! That is why it can be so frustrating when you see your child struggling and you don’t know how—or if—you can help. More inspirational […]
Do you have a fear of drifting apart in a relationship?
Do you have a fear of drifting apart in a relationship? Staying happily married requires active participation in growing the relationship. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to drift apart from your spouse.