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September 2018

September 25, 2018

6 Fantastic Ways to Manage Conflict: Don’t Let it Become a Destructive Force in Your Marriage

You will disagree with your partner, that’s a given. But it’s not arguing with him...

September 20, 2018

How Do I Take a Chance on Love the Second Time Around?

Dear Terry, I’ve been married once, and we were not even married quite a full...

September 17, 2018

How Adult Children of Divorce Can Cope Effectively with Their Parents’ Divorce

In spite of the fact that the so-called "grey divorce" rate more than doubled in the...

September 12, 2018

7 Ways to Avoid a Toxic Relationship

Dear Terry, My husband and I have been married for six years. When we started...

September 10, 2018

How Do I Co-Parent with a Difficult or Narcissistic Ex-Partner?

Perhaps one of your biggest disappointments for people who are breaking up or divorcing a...

September 06, 2018

How Do I Forgive My Ex-Spouse Who Betrayed Me?

Dear Terry, My ex-husband was unfaithful to me and left me suddenly for a woman...

September 04, 2018

8 Ways to Forgive Your Ex-Partner and Move On

Over the last decade, I’ve talked to a lot of friends and clients who have...

August 2018

August 30, 2018

10 Questions to Ask Your Partner to Boost Intimacy

When it comes to relationships, it’s easier to focus on problems rather than to see...

August 27, 2018

10 Signs Your Teen is Having Difficulty Coping with Divorce

The teenage years can be rewarding, yet challenging for both teens and their parents. Helping...

August 22, 2018

8 Questions Every Single Parent Must Ask Before Introducing a New Partner to Their Kids

Dating after a divorce or break-up can be exhilarating, but when you have children, it's...

August 20, 2018

Trust is the Cornerstone of a Healthy Intimate Relationship

The cornerstone of a successful intimate relationship is trust. Previously, I believed that a breach...

August 15, 2018

7 Ways to Break Free of People Pleasing

While being a “People Pleaser” has given me a sense of satisfaction at times, the outcome is...

August 13, 2018

How Can I Rebuild Trust in My Partner After Infidelity?

Infidelity doesn’t always signify the end of a marriage but it does shatter your view...

August 09, 2018

Don’t Let Mistrust Stop You from Finding Long-Lasting Love

Dear Terry, I have been married twice and both marriages were short in nature and...

August 07, 2018

5 Ways to Rebuild Trust After Divorce

Many people write to me about the topic of rebuilding trust after divorce. One thing...

August 02, 2018

How Can I Practice Self-Care As a Single Mom?

Hi Terry, I’ve been a single mom for four years and I have two wonderful...

July 2018

July 30, 2018

6 Tips to Becoming a Successful Single Parent

The key to successful single parenting is to reflect daily upon the importance of preparing...

July 26, 2018

How Can I Get Rid of Anger and Resentment Toward My Partner?

Dear Terry, My friend told me you’re an expert in relationships and I need advice...

July 24, 2018

6 Ways to Stop Resentment from Ruining Your Marriage

Trust is an essential element of any intimate relationship. As a result of feeling mistrustful,...

July 19, 2018

How Do I Stop My Emotional Affair?

Dear Terry, I’ve been spending time outside of work with a co-worker, Eric, and sending...

July 16, 2018

5 Reasons Why It’s Not a Good Idea to Keep Secrets

I used to believe that a breach of trust was something that couples could bounce...

July 12, 2018

How Can I Admire and Respect My Partner Again?

Dear Terry, I’ve been feeling very discouraged about my ability to keep a relationship together...

July 09, 2018

Love and Admiration Go Hand in Hand in a Good Marriage

What does it take to make a relationship last? Certainly there are key ingredients for...

July 05, 2018

6 Reasons Not to Rush Into Marriage

Dear Terry, I’ve been dating the same guy for four years and I’m just not...

July 02, 2018

The Pros and Cons of Contractual Marriage

Even in marriage — one of societies oldest institutions — there is apparently room for...

June 2018

June 28, 2018

5 Tips to Ignite Sexual Intimacy with Your Partner

Dear Terry, My husband Jonathan and I are going through a dry patch in terms...

June 26, 2018

8 Tips to Rev Up Passion and Fall in Love with Your Partner Again

The most common complaint of couples today is that they’ve fallen out of love. However,...

June 21, 2018

How Do I Stop Arguing With My Husband and Improve My Marriage?

Hi Terry, My husband and I have been unhappy for some time and we just...

June 18, 2018

Stop Criticizing Your Partner and Find Happiness

In over 40 years of research on couples in his “Love Lab” Dr. John Gottman...

June 14, 2018

How Can I Stop Sabotaging My Marriage?

Dear Terry, I’ve been feeling very discouraged about my ability to keep my marriage together...