I have to admit, after over four years of marriage, it’s a struggle at times to think of new, creative (and did I mention cheap?) date nights.  Once a couple has been together for a significant amount of time, they tend to fall into a routine. Routines can be great if well utilized. Unfortunately, most […]

“I’m not happy anymore. I think I want a divorce.” All too often in my counseling office, I see a husband and wife, and one of them has just been blind sighted from their partner—their partner isn’t happy—and yet they had no idea that there was any major problem.  To avoid this, one of the […]

Lots of couples ask me how to keep a relationship healthy. I get it—a lifelong commitment can be a bit intimidating or a scary venture—especially in a society where divorce is ramped, infidelity is common, and for those that remain committed, few are really happy. I’m convinced that a successful marriage is absolutely possible, but […]