Israel or Thailand?
“Should I go to Israel and work on my religious life, or should I go sit on a beach in Thailand?” You’ll never guess the…
Category: Cooperating
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 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 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…
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,…
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…
Demand a Little and Give a Lot
Marital relationships blossom when a husband and wife not only tolerate but also celebrate the differences between each other. People need different things in life.…