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About mwd27

Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW is an internationally renowned relationship expert, best-selling author, marriage therapist, and professional speaker who specializes in helping people change their lives and improve important relationships. Among the first in her field to courageously speak out about the pitfalls of unnecessary divorce, Michele has been active in spearheading the now popular movement urging couples to make their marriages work and keep their families together. She is the author of seven books including her best-selling books, DIVORCE BUSTING: A Step-by-Step Approach to Making Your Marriage Loving Again, and THE SEX-STARVED MARRIAGE: A Couple's Guide to Boosting Their Marriage Libido. Michele's work has been featured in major newspapers such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, and magazines such as Time, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, Essence, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Woman's Day, Men's Health, New Woman, and McCall's. Michele is a marriage expert on Redbook's advisory board, ClubMom.com and iVillage.com. She has made countless media appearances on shows such as Oprah, 48 Hours, 20/20, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, CBS Evening News, CNN, and Bill O'Reilly. Michele's Keeping Love Alive program aired on PBS stations nationwide. She recently completed a reality based show for the BBC about helping couples save their marriages. Michele maintains that her true expertise in helping couples have great relationships is derived from first-hand experience. She and her husband have been married for more than thirty years.

How to Save Your Marriage in 7 Simple Steps

The proceeding 7 simple steps to saving your marriage are pulled directly from my book, “The Divorce Remedy.”  I’ve summarized the points to help get the wheels turning in your efforts to save your marriage. Step#1- Start with a Beginner’s … Continue reading

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Smart Marriages Conference 2010: Michele Weiner-Davis Presentation

Michele Weiner Davis gives a presentation at the 2010 Smart Marriages Conference about a therapist’s techniques in divorce prevention.  Although strategy can play a major role in preventing divorce, Michele highlights that a marriage therapist’s biases, beliefs, perceptions, etc., play … Continue reading

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The Medium is in the Message

I do my best to regularly contribute bits and pieces of marriage advice with my Divorce Busting social media communities.  It’s always interesting for me to read people’s examples of how they adopt the Divorce Busting approach- you guys really … Continue reading

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Physician Heal Thyself

Several weeks ago I looked out my office window and noticed tell-tale signs that Fall was upon us. With all of its beauty, Fall feels bittersweet to me- the ending of summer and the beginning of crisp evening air and … Continue reading

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The Mommy Madness Mistake

The Mommy Madness Mistake Child Centric Moms and its Effect on Marriage Satisfaction I have specialized in work with couples teetering on the brink of divorce for nearly three decades and the vast majority of these couples suffer from “mommy … Continue reading

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How To Get What You Want (Without Complaining)

I know what you’re thinking, “Of course I have to complain, my spouse never listens.” If that sounds familiar, you may have been asking to have your needs met in the wrong way.  In fact, lots of times people think … Continue reading

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The Marriage Map

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Friends Aren’t Enough – Courtney Cox, David Arquette, and Separation

Ok, I really know nothing about why Courtney Cox and David Arquette are calling it quits, but that doesn’t stop me from having an opinion. The couple released a statement saying, “We have agreed to a trial separation that dates … Continue reading

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How To Get Out of a Marital Rut – Do Something Different

Do Something Different Human beings are creatures of habit.  Most of the time, we’re on automatic pilot.  We sleep on the same side of the bed every night.  We sit in the same chair at our dining room table.  We … Continue reading

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10 Steps to Avoiding Divorce

If you practice these 10 steps with regularity, your marriage will become stronger than ever.  Bookmark these steps, post them on the fridge, write them on your hand, get a tattoo!  Just do what you can to familiarize yourself and … Continue reading

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Prevent Your Divorce: The Walk Away Wife Syndrome

Prevent your divorce; don’t fall victim to the walk-away wife syndrome. The Walkaway wife makes plans to leave her marriage well in advance of actually filing for divorce. Michele Weiner-Davis explains this process, including the wife’s preparation, timing, emotions, etc. … Continue reading

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8 Tips for Becoming A Solution Detective in Your Marriage (pt 2)

Continued from part 1 Clue #5: Note what’s different about the times that something constructive comes from “the problem”. Samantha was angry at her boyfriend all the time. She would even wake up in the middle of the night with … Continue reading

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8 Tips for Becoming A Solution Detective in Your Marriage (pt 1)

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Our relationship would be easy if it weren’t for you?” If so, you will definitely need to read this two-part blog. It will help you enormously. Perhaps you have noticed that blaming your partner … Continue reading

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Win a Free SIGNED Copy of Divorce Remedy – Divorce Busting Giveaway!

Win a Free Signed Copy of The Divorce Remedy by Michele Weiner Davis. How to enter: Simply re-post this link of this post to your Facebook profile page and make note on the Divorce Busting Facebook page that you’ve entered … Continue reading

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How Can You Tell When a Marriage Is Over?

Your marriage is in trouble. You don’t know what to do . You want unbiased professional advice, “Can or should this marriage be saved?” So, you ask around and get the name of a therapist, someone who can offer impartial … Continue reading

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