10 tips for a happy marriage from someone celebrating 10 years of happy marriage!

In my special anniversary post last year, one of the tips I talked about was always dating. This is a concept that actually originated early on in my relationship with my hubby. We decided right from the beginning that no matter what, we would always be dating. I my previous post, I discussed how this meant we always put in the extra effort for any outings we went on. But really, it’s more than that. I want you to take a moment and think back to when you and your spouse

In my work with couples, I’ve found two interesting commonalities. Every couple I’ve seen sighted communication issues as the major concern. The other commonality I’ve seen is differing value systems. These two concerns in particular can destroy a relationship if not properly addressed. How do you address these issues? I’m glad you asked! These two matters are actually intertwined. Let me explain. When two people come together from different backgrounds, they will inev

By the time you reach the point of divorce, you may feel like you’ve fought your best fight, or you may wonder where you went wrong and if there’s anything more you could have done. Well, as a couples therapist, I’m here to tell you that chances are, you haven’t done everything you could to save your relationship, not yet. By the time divorce comes around, the majority of couples have yet to scratch the surface of techniques that could save their relationship. And to be fa