OK, well I can’t actually issue you a written guarantee that your marriage will never be in trouble or perhaps even end in divorce. But I can highlight for you some guidelines and principles that can go a long way toward strengthening your marriage and preserving it. ** From the outset—even before you’re officially engaged, […]
The French existentialist author, Albert Camus, speaks, in “The Myth of Sisyphus”, of the meaninglessness of much of human life. He describes a man in a phone booth, gesturing and speaking. You can see him, but you cannot hear what he’s saying. Camus describes this scenario as “mechanical”, a “meaningless pantomime”. Camus goes on to […]
Our generation didn’t invent pornography. The word comes from the ancient Greek “porni” and “graphein”, meaning literary and artistic works depicting prostitutes. Throughout human history, people have been fascinated by sexual behavior and have devised countless ways to access images of it. But the means of access have always changed with the times. The advent […]
When we think of change, we generally think of it as a good thing. Change your hairstyle, lose weight, move to a new home, get a new job, buy a new car, the list is only as limited as your imagination. In this culture, we value change and tend to view it as something positive. […]
Whether your divorce is final, or you and your spouse are in the process of hammering out the details, the well-being of your children needs to be your first priority. You and your ex-spouse may be on fairly amicable terms, or you may feel like mortal enemies, but personal feelings will need to be put […]
Congratulations! The big day has come and gone and you’ve returned from your honeymoon. This is when the real marriage begins, with all the challenges and gratifications of everyday life. Even if a couple has lived together before the wedding, taking vows before family and friends is a turning point in a relationship. So, going […]
Affairs come to light in a number of ways. There may be a period of time during which you begin to have suspicions about your spouse. Let’s say your husband begins a fitness regimen and pays more attention than usual to his appearance. Or your wife starts spending more and more time away from home, […]
How many times have you thought “I could have been”, “I could have done” ….. “if only”. If only what? More money? More time? More energy? More talent? Fewer responsibilities? I know whereof I speak. Having studied for a career as a concert pianist from age 10 to age 18, practicing from four to eight […]
Whether you’re engaged or already married, it’s never too late to take a look at your expectations and see how they stack up against the realities of married life. Here we’ll take a look at ten common misconceptions about marriage. (1) My spouse and I will live “happily every after”. With almost half the marriages […]
As adults, most of us need to work. We need to handle the expenses of living, such as housing, food, transportation, etc. Many of us also have families—children, a spouse or significant other, and perhaps other dependents, such as an elderly parent. And, despite the sometimes tricky logistics of working—the commute, arranging child care, etc.–many […]
