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…
Category: Commitment
The Everlasting Bond
A young man, separated from his wife and child, couldn’t decide whether to get divorced or try to reconcile. He asked a professional what to…
The #1 Secret of a Great Marriage
You want a great marriage. We all do. How does it happen? Is it just luck, or is it hard work, or is it both?…
The Science of Marriage
Marital researchers can predict with an 80-85% accuracy which couples will have serious relationship problems based on self-reporting information about themselves and their partner. These…
The Everlasting Bond
A young man, separated from his wife and child, couldn’t decide whether to get divorced or try to reconcile. He asked a professional what to…
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…
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,…
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…
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…