Are you a part of this social-networking phenomenon? It has been described as addictive and “like crack.” I, myself, have joined Facebook in the last year. I got tired of “why aren’t you on Facebook?” Please don’t get me wrong, I love staying connected with family and friends through the network, however, I have several clients that have ruined
Did you read the recent headlines that Facebook is to blame for 1 in 5 divorces in the United States? According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) 81 percent of the country’s top divorce lawyers all agree that there has been a significant increase in the number of cases using social networking evidence during the past five
Do you watch all the sappy jewelry commercials and fantasize that it is you. Or, do you curse all the marketing campaigns that remind you that you are still alone? As a single person, are you wondering if you can actually enjoy this day instead of taking a “sick day” from life? If you are a single individual on Valentine’s Day,
When I counsel couples that are not married yet, I often probe about their past and current conversations. If a couple responds, “We have not discussed that yet”, it reveals one of the contributing factors as to why they are in my office. A recent study published in Psychological Science says that people are happier when they spend more
What are your New Year’s resolutions for the coming year? Many times people set goals that include specific career, weight, and financial goals. How about setting some specific relationship goals? Below are five things you must do to renew your relationship in the New Year. 1) TAKE INVENTORY This conversation can be fun and invigorating or be anxiety provoking! However, this
Are you or someone you know considering marrying their partner? Many couples get married based on feelings or circumstances. Marriage can be a wonderful experience through proactive work. During pre-marital counseling sessions with couples, one of the questions I often ask: what do you like about each other and why are you getting married? Many times the first response is
From the Oval Office to Hollywood homes... infidelities make headlines around the world. According to the “Myth of Monogamy” by Peggy Vaughan, 60 % of husbands and 40 % of wives will have an adulterous affair and 65% of those marriages will end in divorce. Infidelity can destroy even the strongest relationships. The betrayed partner is left with feelings of shame,
Are you or someone you know in a dating relationship? Are you confused as to what conversations can harm vs. help your relationship? There are conversations that you want to precede with caution when you have them with your boyfriend/girlfriend. I believe as a “general rule of thumb” that couples should not keep secrets in their relationship. However, in saying
Have you asked yourself the following questions: What is a healthy balance between couple time, kid time, and family time? Is it better to be kid focused or couple focused? Does it seem impossible to create a balance, to continue to build a strong marriage, while nurturing your kids? Below you will find five things that will help you build
