You made the mistake you never thought you would make. You wrestled terribly with the reality and whether confessing adultery to your spouse would make anything better. You violated your beliefs, your values, your vows. But, finally, you told the truth. You...

Are you missing the heat and passion of the early days in your relationship? Married people often talk of reigniting the spark, fueling the flames, and getting back that loving feeling. Take heart, romance is not as far out of...

“When you feel yourself becoming angry, resentful, or exhausted, pay attention to where you haven’t set a healthy boundary.” -- Crystal Andrus, empowerment coach and author of The Emotional Edge So, you noticed your email contains a lot of correspondence...

Money problems in marriage easily drive a wedge between partners. Financial fights are frequently listed as a top reason for separation and divorce. Money is more than dollars and cents. For many couples, it is full of personal meaning. Any...

Ava and Daniel hold hands on the way from the driveway to the front door. They say things like, “Thank you, Babe” for pouring the wine. They smile at each other as they pass in the hall. Ava and Dave are good...

After the affair, you likely contemplated many things: Will you stay? Is there enough love to move forward? Can you accept that life together may forever be thought of in terms of “before and after?” How in the world can you trust again? At...

Tense family arguments become inflamed altercations when just the right facial expression pushes conflict to higher levels. There is nothing like your sister’s rolling eyes to make you feel disrespected. Your partner’s shoulder shrug has an infuriating way of dismissing your...

As you rush out the door every morning and drop into bed at night, you know it’s time to reconnect. Do you miss each other? Do you miss real conversations and uninterrupted evenings to laugh and relax? When did it...

You think you need relationship help. In fact, you’re pretty sure of it. So you asked your partner to find time in her schedule for couples counseling. She didn’t agree. What can you do? Are you simply supposed to continue on, the...

Adultery was never what you wanted. You never imagined the flood of realization, betrayal, and devastation that would threaten to sweep everything away.  Now you’re treading water. The rupture in your relationship is real. Do you get back on board with your...