Finding the Right Guide: The Spiritual Foundation of Effective Therapy
The Universal Quest for Happiness and Fulfillment Ask anyone what they want from life. The answer usually comes quickly: “Success in my career” or “Better…
Category: Relationship Repair
The New Immigration: Finding Our Way Back to Torah Wisdom in Marriage
When our ancestors came to America, they sought freedom and opportunity. Many worked 18-hour days, rolling cigars by the hundreds to build a better life.…
Do you know your partner?
Knowing as Much as You Can About Your Partner is a Torah Requirement Understanding and addressing emotional needs is important for your marriage. It’s key…
Making Peace! Who goes first?
When there is marital discord, often the husband looks to his wife, and the wife looks to her husband, each wanting the other to initiate…
The Holy Sexual Union
We all start life as half of a person. When we bond together in marriage with an individual of the opposite sex, we become whole.…
Warning – Not All Counseling is “Kosher”
It is not enough for a counselor to have the proper degrees, certification, and licensing. They must also have values in keeping with the Torah…
Winners Are Losers!
The world you live in values “winning.” Although contrary statements are often expressed, such as, “What matters is that you gave it your best,” or…
I Am For You
In my extensive work as a marriage counselor with couples, I have come to believe the single most significant predictor of marital satisfaction is tolerance.…
The Real Secret of Attraction
The secret of attraction is the unconscious hope for healing and understanding. This is why you are so discriminating in choosing a marital partner. Not…