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Marriage in the News: Class or Fee, which Will it Be?

Did anybody else fall for Heather’s April Fool’s Day joke? I totally did. Then, when I saw the Nebraska story, I wasn’t sure if it was the real deal or not. I couldn’t find anything in my usual online news sources either, but I’m still going to offer my opinion. While I agree that the intentions behind the Nebraska bill sound good, and that couples would do well to examine their relationships more thoroughly before marrying and perhaps receive instruction, I am not one who tends to applaud government control. Heather noted that the bill doesn’t force couples to engage … Continue reading →

Celebrity Inspirations – Maintaining a Healthy Marriage

We’re always reading about the latest celebrity split and marveling that some of those relationships last even five minutes in the glaring stage lights of celebrity and paparazzi. So it should come to no surprise that some celebrities take very special steps to preserve their marriages and to keep their relationships steady and strong. Making headlines recently in this very area is Patrick Dempsey. You may remember him from the movie Mobsters with Christian Slater or know him from the part that has launched him to super stardom as Dr. McDreamy on the very popular Grey’s Anatomy. The actor regularly … Continue reading →

Religious Groups Offering More Support to Strengthen Marriage

With so much concern climbing over the decline of marriage or the struggle of marriage in the modern world there are some groups that are taking action to support and strengthen marriage. Among those groups offering programs and developing new programs are churches and other religious organizations. The principles behind many of these programs are strengthening the ties of community that once supported married couples once more. The Religious Community The religious communities are one of the few remaining aspects of small town and local communities that we have from previous decades and centuries. The insulation of the religious community … Continue reading →

Interviewing Your Marriage Counselor – Things to Think About

So you and your spouse have decided to work with a counselor to try and sort out some problems. Your problems may include: · Financial issues (e.g. compulsive spending) · Emotional issues (e.g. trust) · Physical Dysfunction (e.g. sexual intimacy) · Communication issues (e.g. frequent arguments) The type of problems may have similarities in their expression in your marriage, but your reasons for seeking out a marriage counselor are your own. At least until you’ve sat down and talked to the marriage counselor. When it comes to choosing a marriage counselor, you need to be able to talk to this … Continue reading →

Therapist Induced Marital Suicide

Can seeing a therapist actually destroy your marriage rather than repair it? The 1950s is about the time that people really started addressing marital issues and discord in any kind of systematic or institutional way. That’s not to say that pastors and ministers didn’t offer family counseling and moral support, but as an industry – marriage counseling didn’t really exist. The 1950s really focused on traditional marriage with a focus on gender roles. This was the decade after World War II and woman had a taste of working and being more independent. They left the workforce in droves as soldiers … Continue reading →

Negative Feelings toward Stepchildren, Part I

This is a painful and difficult problem, which was recently expressed by a reader, so I’m going to do a series of articles on this topic. I hope this information will prove helpful. I’m not a counselor, so if you feel you need professional help, please seek advice from a qualified expert (*please see articles listed below). There are many reasons why stepparent and stepchild relationships are difficult, including not taking the time to get to know one another. However, there may also be other issues. Blended family relationships can be successful and fulfilling, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. … Continue reading →