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Perhaps You Don’t Need a Divorce to Create a New Marriage

I once had a colleague who did what I do: he was a marriage therapist. But this gentleman was in his early 90’s, and he had been married 70 years. He talked about his 5 marriages—and his 4 divorces—to his […]

Perhaps You Don���t Need a Divorce to Create a New Marriage

I once had a colleague who did what I do: he was a marriage therapist. But this gentleman was in his early 90���s, and he had been married 70 years. He talked about his 5 marriages���and his 4 divorces���to his […]

Why Communication So Often Fails Between Couples

I���ve heard it easily a thousand times from couples I���ve treated in marriage counseling. ���We have a hard time communicating,��� ���We don���t communicate well,��� ���We get in an argument when we talk,��� and a hundred other variations of that theme. […]

Should Husband���s Inheritance Also Benefit Me?

Dear Neil: My husband and I have been married 9 years. We have struggled financially the entire time. He lost his job after we got back from our honeymoon, and has since jumped from job to job, so he has […]

Should Husband’s Inheritance Also Benefit Me?

Dear Neil: My husband and I have been married 9 years. We have struggled financially the entire time. He lost his job after we got back from our honeymoon, and has since jumped from job to job, so he has […]

Learning How to Be a More Effective Husband or Wife

Note: This is an update of a column I wrote 25 years ago. It still feels just as relevant and essential today. One skill stands out above all others if you want the closest relationship possible. If you are a […]

Learning How to Be a More Effective Husband or Wife���

Note: This is an update of a column I wrote 25 years ago. It still feels just as relevant and essential today. One skill stands out above all others if you want the closest relationship possible. If you are a […]

Valentine���s Special: Learning How to Be a More Effective Husband or Wife���

Note: This is an update of a column I wrote 25 years ago. It still feels just as relevant and essential today. One skill stands out above all others if you want the closest relationship possible. If you are a […]

Valentine’s Special: Learning How to Be a More Effective Husband or Wife

Note: This is an update of a column I wrote 25 years ago. It still feels just as relevant and essential today. One skill stands out above all others if you want the closest relationship possible. If you are a […]

Finding Your Voice is Essential in a Relationship

I have been living with this man for 18 months. Four months ago I found a text on his phone asking for a sensual massage. I googled the number and multiple ads popped up about guys asking for “happy ending” […]