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September 2019

September 14, 2019

5 Rituals to Help Your Relationship Thrive

Couples who have daily rituals of connection and physical contact have a stronger bond. Make...

September 06, 2019

The Changing Dynamic of Marriage: Statistics for 2019

During a recent presentation at National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education Summit, Dr. Scott...

August 2019

August 28, 2019

Are New Relationship Dynamics the Same as Past Broken Ones?

If you think that your new romance or second marriage will be nothing like your...

August 22, 2019

How to Reverse the Demand-Withdraw Dynamic in Relationships

Many couples are stuck in an unfortunate vicious cycle where one partner become more distant...

August 16, 2019

Good News: Divorce Rates are Declining

But does this mean that the institution of marriage hasn't become completely obsolete yet? Since...

August 09, 2019

5 Ways to Increase Intimacy and Happiness in Your Marriage

Spending periods of quality time doing shared activities alone with your spouse each week is...

August 02, 2019

4 Ways to Be More Transparent About Money with Your Partner

Despite the fact that money problems are the number one subjects couples argue about and...

July 2019

July 26, 2019

The Pro’s and Cons of Trial Separation

In a recent marriage.com article, the pros, cons and positive potential of trial separations in...

July 19, 2019

How to Know When It’s Time to Go … To Couples’ Counseling

You’ve heard the timeworn — and so often true — cliche: marriage is work. No...

July 12, 2019

It’s Not Too Late to Heal Your Father-Daughter Wound After Divorce

All girls deserve to have a positive relationship with their father but this relationship can...

July 06, 2019

Are You Headed for a Grey Divorce?

In recent years, there has been a lot of traction on the web about grey...

July 02, 2019

How to Learn From Your Past and Create Healthier Relationships

When we get close to someone new, it can bring unresolved issues from our past...

June 2019

June 28, 2019

Managing Conflict With Your Partner In a Healthy Way is Hard Work – But Well Worth the Effort.

The healthiest intimate relationships are ones born out of trust and vulnerability. Each partner approaches one...

June 26, 2019

How to Make Your Marriage a Priority

Alexis, 38, and her husband David, 39, have been struggling to find time together for...

June 21, 2019

The New Norms in Post-Divorce Dating

In previous blog posts, I’ve looked at the impact that social media and app-based dating...

June 19, 2019

Focus on Changing Yourself, Not Your Partner To Find Lasting Love

What makes for a happy, fulfilled relationship? While this is a complex question that doesn’t...

June 15, 2019

Will Living Together and Remaining Unmarried Harm Children?

In the U.S., approximately two-thirds of couples live together before marriage; this number is compared...

June 12, 2019

How Can Having a Narcissistic Parent Damage Your Child?

There is growing concern among parents about the influence of a parent who have narcissistic...

June 05, 2019

How to Survive a Long-distance Relationship

With the appearance and frequency of online and app-based dating increasing, young couples are increasingly...

May 2019

May 30, 2019

Millennials Repair the Errors of Their Parents’ Generation —One Marriage at a Time

Two of the most talked about sociological topics of the day collide in Hannah Smothers’...

May 28, 2019

Fathers and Daughters: Keeping a Strong Connection After Divorce

Many women underestimate the importance their father has in their lives. For the most part, a father’s...

May 23, 2019

How to Give Up Looking for a Sole Mate and Find Lasting Love

For the most part, if your expectations are for an effortless relationship, you might be...

May 21, 2019

6 Ways to Find Happiness with an Emotionally Unavailable Partner

Dear Terry, I’ve been unhappy for a long time because my husband and I are...

May 15, 2019

5 Reasons Staying Single Is a Good Idea

Many people feel pressured to get married and end up tying the knot for the...

May 14, 2019

Is Codependency Stopping You From Getting the Love You Want?

Recently, I asked a client this question: "What is it that stops you from getting...

May 11, 2019

5 Lessons I Learned from My Daughters This Mother’s Day

As my two daughters grow into adulthood this Mother's Day, it seems like a good...

May 07, 2019

5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Out of the Middle After Divorce

Children of divorce deserve to be loved and protected from parental conflict and should never...

May 02, 2019

3 Steps to Achieve a Healthy and Balanced Relationship

I hear over and over from women who email or meet with me: "Why can’t...

April 2019

April 29, 2019

5 Tips to Repair After an Argument with Your Partner

Dear Terry, My wife and I have heated arguments in front of our kids at...

April 25, 2019

Can a Trial Separation Save Your Marriage?

Can taking a break save your marriage? The answer depends on your goals. For...