Divorce

3 Questions To Ask Before Divorce

Deciding whether to divorce or not may be the most important decision you ever make in your life.  There are many questions to ask yourself in which the answers will make clear what is right for you. Below are 3 questions to ask before deciding to divorce 1. Why do I want to divorce? If you're thinking about divorcing your

Eight Tips For Life Balance

Is balance even possible with all we have going on today?  What does balance even look like? It sounds good…it seems like something to shoot for but is it realistic? Too often we find ourselves overwhelmed and many times, it is with good things in our lives: jobs, children’s activities, social events, church, trying to stay healthy, and just day-to-day

Boosting Your Marriage Libido

Have you hit a rough spot in your marriage when it comes to your sex life? Is it just not the same anymore as it used to be? Do you have a lack of physical attraction to your partner? Or can you simply not find the time anymore due to work or children? Reasons For a Low Sex Drive Mismatched

Should Children Pass Along Messages From Ex-Spouses?

How far can you go in involving your children when it comes to your ex-spouse? Ideally, I believe it would be best that all communication between you and your ex-spouse be handled between the two of you. There is absolutely no reason to involve your children. Are you not both grown up individuals? Why do you need to use a

Three Tips For Healthy Boundaries In Your Relationships

Did you know that privacy concerns are more prevalent now than ever before since technology has made it so easy for us to take a peak into other people’s lives?  What if it becomes too much? Do you constantly find yourself taking a look at your husband’s text messages or email accounts?  When have you crossed the line and stepped

5 Things To Do If Single During the Holiday Season

It’s that time of the year again! The holidays are drawing near, yet, you are still single? You feel lonely, depressed, and a sense of hopelessness, wondering if you will ever find that special someone in your life. Christmas is not about finding your mate, or celebrating your marriage. Let’s remember the true meaning of the Christmas season. Let’s take

5 Ways Your Relationship Can Survive The Holidays

Ready or not the holidays are here!  It seems every year most people are surprised at how fast the holidays came around, but one thing we know for sure …they do come around! Did you know that January is like Christmas for most divorce attorneys with spikes in divorce consultations following the holidays?  What can you do to avoid being

5 Destructive Relationship Patterns

Listed below are five distinct types of harmful relationships.  As you read through this list, you might find that your relationship with someone contains all five characteristics, or you may identify with only one or two.  Please understand that if you experience even one of these patterns consistently in your relationship with someone, the behavior will cause harm to both

5 Healthy Break Up Do’s and Don’ts

Most people have experienced a break-up in their lifetime. But, break-ups can be traumatic and difficult to get over for most people, so just how can individuals move through a break-up in a healthy way? 5 Healthy Break Up Do's and Don'ts  1)  Do break up in person vs. Don't break up via text or e-mail Address your partner face-to-face so he/she can have a

The Characteristics of Poor Communication

Are you facing struggles in your relationships with your friends and loved ones?  Do you feel like the other person does not understand you or never listens to you?  Are you having a hard time communicating with other people in general? The main reason couples struggle in their relationships is because of poor communication.  Many couples, and people in any