A Deeper Connection — Articles
Explore articles for sustaining your relationship for the long-term.
November 4, 2013
Maybe Marriage Isn’t For You
Maybe Marriage Isn’t For You
I found this article online. Actually someone posted it on Facebook. I assumed that it would be from a Progressive angle saying that marriage was old fashion, etc… Instead I was reminded of why I got married. Click Here to Read Marriage Isn’t For YouSeptember 30, 2013
What’s The Secret Ingredient To Save a Relationship?
Are you in a spot where you feel like your relationship is failing and you need an ingredient that you can add that will fix all? Let’s look closer at what the missing ingredient could be.
January 25, 2013
Relationship Advice for Married Women
Are you quietly struggling in your marriage? Do you feel like your husband just doesn’t love you anymore? It seems like no matter how hard you try, nothing’s working. You can’t find a way to connect with him.
If you’re like most w…
January 8, 2013
Clear Communication or Crazy Talk?
Kevin apologized to Melissa after he missed an appointment. It was a simple misunderstanding, so Melissa said she wasn’t really upset, just frustrated and disappointed.
But Kevin sensed there was more to it. Melissa’s smile seemed for…
December 27, 2012
Why Relationships are Difficult
A large part of my practice is made up of people interested in relationship advice. Not really by design (I started out working with teenagers), it just sort of worked out that way. Most often when someone comes in they want to know what…
November 27, 2012
Love Isn’t Something That Just Happens to You — It’s a Conscious Choice!
Why doesn’t love last?
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably asked yourself the above question — not just once, but several times.
With about 50% of marriages ending in divorce, and pre-marital relationships failing at an even…
November 27, 2012
Pre-Marriage Counseling: Why Would You Bother?
I had a friend who was getting married to her long-time partner. They had lived together for a number of years and owned property together. It seemed that marriage would simply perfect what they had – make it permanent.
December 12, 2011
Secret to Marriage
Marriages that are passionate are the ones when each person realizes that passion is created rather than it simply happens. So often singles think that if they simply pick the right person, they’ll have a wonderful marriage.
May 6, 2008
Marriage Advice for the Ages
Marriage Advice for the Ages
Some advice is predictable (better communication), some is fun (sex is good for a marriage) and some is just simple. In fact, sometimes the answer to a successful marriage can be found in
October 8, 2007
Is Marriage for White People Only?
Is Marriage for White People Only?
When I first saw this article it obviously seemed racist but after reading it there appears to be some truth to it. If you want to know why I do this for a living, this article is a good starting place…