Relationships Can Get Better
When marital problems seem chronic and severe, divorce is one way the problem is seemingly solved. Currently, divorce statistics fluctuate at around 50%. Divorce creates…
Category: Marriage Knowledge
Peace In The Home
One of the main accomplishments of living a Jewish lifestyle is bringing peace into one’s personal life and the world. In fact, a conflict between…
The Great ‘Tip’ to Marriage Success
After 30-plus years of helping couples improve their marriages, I have learned something significant. The wisdom I am about to share is compelling. Not only…
Love Or Commitment?
Love is not discussed in graduate classes or written about in professional books. It is a confusing topic to many people. In these hedonistic times…
Living a True Life
“My kitchen has windows on three sides,” an elderly client of mine explains. “The view is quite lovely, she continues, but you can also see…
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…