Im just out of energy, she told me, I dont think I can even try to save my marriage. Besides, what is the point?" - Lets face it: right now, many people are feeling exhausted and drained. And

So many marital crises start with this phrase, "I'm not happy." In panic mode, a spouse reacts and things get worse. - The next step is often, "I need space." But that is even scarier! And in panic

Roles. We all have them. We all play them. - Some are "identity roles." They identify us in the role. For example, I am "son," "father," "brother," "husband." - Some are "function roles." They id

Every marriage crisis starts as a crisis of an individual. As it expands into the marriage, the question is whether you, the spouse, will get pulled under by the crisis. - Have you ever tried to save

You've decided to save your marriage. You start the process, maybe even make some progress. - Then, BAM! You hit a wall. - A wall of fear. Fears that sabotage your efforts, pull you back from your p

Since Valentine's Day is passed and the hearts have come down in the stores (except in the clearance area), we can face a reality that confuses many people. - Our marriage is broken, she told me.

Recently, more and more people have been asking about "Marriage Intensives." If you aren't familiar, these are often week-end (and sometimes week-long) events with lots and lots of (usually therapy)

There are lots of myths about marriage. But there is one myth that comes up over and over. In fact, the trap for this myth is set at the very early stages of every relationship. - The question is wh

Its a partnership. Right? Right? Well, in any partnership, there has to be a way to make decisions. And how a couple makes decisions reveals how they balance power (or dont balance it). Not ever

You've been working on saving your marriage... and you aren't seeing the traction you want. Or maybe is just isn't moving as fast as you would like. Sometimes, it can take more time than you think o