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September 2020

September 16, 2020

What Are Signs That I Should End My Relationship?

When Karina scheduled an appointment for counseling she stated, "I'm not sure whether to end...

August 2020

August 21, 2020

10 Key Dating Issues for Single Parents to Consider

Just because you are smitten with your new love, it doesn't mean that your kids...

August 16, 2020

6 Tips to Help Your Teenager Deal Effectively with Divorce

Experts advise us that adolescence is a time of transition from being a child to...

July 2020

July 05, 2020

My Marriage is a Battleground: How Can We Stop Arguing So Much?

How can you break the pattern of bitter disputes that can lead to the breakup...

May 2020

May 03, 2020

6 Warning Signs That Your Marriage is in Serious Trouble

A healthy, intimate relationship is built on trust and vulnerability which involves sharing your innermost...

March 2020

March 04, 2020

How Do I Save My Marriage?

Dear Terry, I’ve been married for three years and the issues and stress we have...

January 2020

January 09, 2020

7 Steps to Overcoming the Legacy of Divorce

During the past two decades, I've researched the legacy of divorce and worked as a...

December 2019

December 13, 2019

Make Forgiveness Work For You After Divorce

The concept of forgiveness takes on a new meaning after divorce because no one marries...

November 2019

November 20, 2019

How to Co-Parent Successfully and Help Your Children Thrive

After my divorce, my two children (now grown) spent close to equal time with both...

September 2019

September 20, 2019

What If I’m Not Ready to Forgive My Ex?

Forgiving is one way of letting go of your old baggage so that you can...

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 16, 2019

Good News: Divorce Rates are Declining

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

July 2019

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...

June 2019

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...

May 2019

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...

April 2019

April 25, 2019

Can a Trial Separation Save Your Marriage?

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

April 23, 2019

6 Things to Consider Before Dating After Divorce

Dear Terry, I read you column regularly and wonder if you have any advice for...

April 19, 2019

8 Reasons Why Marriage Can Be Better The Second Time Around

How can couples avoid the pitfalls that prevent the success of a second marriage? The...

April 10, 2019

7 Ways Divorced Dads Can Empower Their Daughters

The breakup of a family often changes the dynamic of the father-daughter relationship and it...

April 03, 2019

5 Ways to Deal with Feelings of Rejection After a Breakup

When a relationship ends because your partner leaves or betrays you, it’s normal to experience...

March 2019

March 06, 2019

Things to Consider If Your Ex Wants to Be Your Friend

There are many reasons why people strive to be friends with their ex after a...

February 2019

February 23, 2019

Can Taking a Break or Separating Preserve My Marriage?

For some couples, a separation may be a reasonable alternative to divorce if both partners...

February 11, 2019

8 Tips to Co-Parent When You and Your Ex Don’t Get Along

It takes two special parents to navigate a successful co-parenting arrangement over time. Interacting with...

January 2019

January 10, 2019

Breaking the Cycle of Divorce

Since divorce runs in my family, I've always searched for ways to break the cycle....

December 2018

December 24, 2018

6 Ways to Deal With Feelings of Rejection After Your Relationship Ends

Dear Terry, My husband recently moved out and left me for another woman. This person...

December 11, 2018

6 Things Women Can Do to Prevent Divorce

I recently read a study by the American Sociological Association that discovered that women initiate...

November 2018

November 21, 2018

5 Ways to Deal with Your Parents’ “Grey Divorce”

As divorce rates among adults over 50 continue to climb, many adult children of long-time...

November 06, 2018

8 Signs Your Marriage May Be Headed For Divorce

In most cases, red flags appear fairly early on in a relationship that can signal...

October 2018

October 19, 2018

7 Steps to Reclaiming Your Life After Your Breakup

The upheaval that is triggered by going through a divorce can change your perceptions; and...

September 2018

September 27, 2018

How Do I Introduce My New Partner to My Kids?

Dear Terry, I’m divorced and I’ve been dating someone for a few months now. Kyle...