Lessons From The First Person
The first person was Adom (Adam). Originally, Adom (Adam) was created as a single individual with male and female characteristics. When Hashem (G-d) looked at…
Is Sholom Bayis a Communal Responsibility?
The pain and suffering that a family goes through when there is chronic marital strife and breakdown is enormous. Not only do the two combatants,…
Marriage is Built with Kindness
Be kind to your spouse. Not a single person in the entire world would marry if they thought their partner would not treat them with…
How Our Family Was Saved
The following describes what it is like for a couple to come to a marriage counselor for help. Details have been changed to ensure confidentiality.…
I Am Ok – You Are Ok
Years ago, when I first became a marriage and family therapist, I attended a marital enrichment workshop by two social workers from a family service…
Good Wife
Mark and Pam had only been married for two months and already needed marriage help. And if they didn’t get the right marriage advice quickly,…
The Best Way To Build Peace In The Home
When you and your partner are givers and not takers, you build a healthy relationship. Giving attracts. Oppositely, selfishness repels. After two individuals have lived…
Five Ingredients to a Happy Married Life
Here are five Torah (Jewish bible and commentaries) teachings that can be used to increase Sholom Bayis (peace in the home): 1. Respect: In Perkei…
Feelings Count
A husband and wife’s harmonious and supportive emotional life is very important. The feelings a husband and wife have towards each other directly impact how…