It is inevitable that your relationship will encounter moments of conflict and differences of opinion. Considering you are both human beings with two different sets of beliefs, feelings, thoughts, and history, it is impossible to expect life to be one continuously smooth journey free from bumps in the road. It is not a matter of…
As I stumbled out of bed to start another day, my mind began its usually racing through the “to do” list ahead of me for the day. There was nothing special about that morning. No special occasion. Just another day, except for one thing. Sitting on the couch was an envelope. I walked over to…
Recently, while on vacation with my husband, I was asked what every couple should know going into marriage. Apparently answering the question, “What do you do for a living?” with “Marriage and Family Therapist” piques interest. Fortunately, I am passionate about relationships and couldn’t turn down the opportunity to elaborate on my findings and thoughts…
Finding couples who have stood the test of time seems to be getting harder and harder. More than likely you come across brokenness, negativity, and sadness in the arena of marriage. Recently though, I found myself surrounded by wonderful examples of couples who have stood the test of time for forty-plus years. My husband and…
Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. What’s not to love? Football is on, the air is crisp, leaves are changing hues, comfort foods are on the stove. I get giddy just thinking about it. Despite living in sunny southern California where the temperatures are less than up-to-snuff according to my Pennsylvania hometown standards for…
