Why should I revive my marriage? Is your marriage in jeopardy? Is your marriage unhealthy? Don’t walk away. The consequences are too great. Fight to save your marriage. Fight to revive your marriage. Do all you can to revitalize the promise you made to your partner. Professional counseling is an important step you can take,...
What is the real cost of a divorce to a child?
Google the cost of a divorce. Laura Seldon at Galtime.com suggests that if the couple has agreed on everything and just needs a lawyer to sign off, the price is as low as $300.00. A more realistic amount if the divorce is contentious is $15,000 to $20,000, which may be what the wedding cost. Both...
10 Habits for a Happy Marriage
Ashley Davis Bush and Daniel Arthur Bush share 10 habits for a happy marriage from their book, 75 Habits for a Happy Marriage, in this World of Psychology article. Love consists of three components: connection, communication and intimacy. Connection means feeling close, sharing and caring. Marriage therapy will focus some on building a connection between...
Forgiveness in Relationships and Marriages
Wrongs, perceived wrongs, done to us can become painful memories that just don’t go away. Mistakenly, we think we can get rid of these painful memories by giving pain back measure-for-measure. Some call this retribution. We are wrong. Pains received and pains given are all rocks in our backpack of memories. We carry them around...
Column: 10 things wives need from husbands
Several years ago Colleen Sonderman, wife of No Regrets conference founder Steve Sonderman, gave a presentation on the top 10 things wives need from their husbands. These are not in priority order. 1. Listen to her with eye contact and engagement. Communicate in a safe place and remember, you don’t have to fix her problems....
How to Choose a Marriage Counseling Expert
In Miami and Miami Beach there are many psychologists who focus on marriage counseling. Choosing the right marriage counselor / psychologist / expert can be a daunting task, especially if you have no prior experience selecting one. It is of paramount importance to choose someone who makes you and your spouse feel comfortable. A marriage...