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I've covered many different approaches to doing something different when confronted with challenges in your marriage.  You’ve learned...

Some people are fix-it addicts.  Fixing their marriages becomes the main focus of their lives.  The problem with this is that...

One question I’m asked as much as any other is: “ what is the average amount of sex in marriage “  Clearly, the question is asked not...

I’ve discussed a lot of different methods recently suggesting how to approach your spouse.  Whether you try doing something different ,...

Easier Done Than Said Sometimes, trying to solve marital problems by discussing them doesn't work. Here is an idea that suggests that ...

The proceeding 7 simple steps to saving your marriage are pulled directly from my book, “ The Divorce Remedy .”  I’ve summarized the...

Michele Weiner Davis gives a presentation at the 2010 Smart Marriages Conference about a therapist’s techniques in divorce prevention....

The Medium is in the Message When you are trying to get through to your partner, there are many ways to do it.  You can have a...

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...

Child Centric Moms and its Effect on Marriage Satisfaction I have specialized in work with couples teetering on the brink of divorce for...

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...

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...

Clue #5: Note what’s different about the times that something constructive comes from “the problem”. Samantha was angry at her boyfriend...

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...

Your marriage is in trouble. You don’t know what to do . You want unbiased professional advice, “Can or should this marriage be saved?”...

Talking Tip #7: Heed his effort to make amends. John Gottman also noticed that in healthy relationships, one person often reverses the...

The tips you’re about to read pertain to conflict-ridden conversations. I don’t think you need assistance making superficial talk or...

Here we go again. We are endlessly fascinated when high profile marriages crash and burn. It offers us opportunities to speculate,...

Although future posts will include a step-by-step guide for healing from infidelity, I want to jump start you on the process in case you...

Every once in a while I step back and think about the messages I give to couples in my practice, seminars, keynotes and in my writing. To...