Do you feel like you and your partner are ships that pass in the night? Do spend all your time and energy on everything other than your relationship? Do you only talk to each other about logistics or items on the to-do list? If so, then Kristen Manieri, writer, podcast host, and creator of DateNightGuide.com, […]

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Not so long ago, the measure of a man was how well he provided for his family. He didn’t need to be all touchy, feely. In fact, if he was, he lost manhood points. In the wake of the women’s movement and, more immediately, #MeToo, masculinity and what makes a real man is under intense […]

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Cicero had it right when he said, “Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.” This is because silence is sometimes golden. But at other times, staying quiet ends in resentment and distance. So how do you know when it’s better to speak up or hold your tongue? Dr. Aaron Ben-Ze’ev, Professor of Philosophy […]

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What’s your gut reaction when someone mentions counseling, specifically couples counseling? Is it, I’m not crazy? Things aren’t that bad? Tried it, or a friend tried it—didn’t work? The truth is that a majority of divorces could be avoided if couples sought help earlier rather than as a last resort. Maybe one of you made […]

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The official holiday has begun. Black Friday and Cyber Monday arrived with all the fanfare the retail world can muster. It’s also the time of year that guilt and/or comparisons kick in and budgets go out the window. And often along with it all—increased stress on many marriages. If money was just about the amount […]

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  The concept of marrying for love is a relatively new one. And, while the idea of finding this connection with one specific person has been the stuff of love songs and romantic stories through the ages, the search for the soulmate has moved front and center. Does this magical person exist? Yes, and no. […]

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There’s a bumper sticker that my husband has adopted as his new mantra. It says, “Basically, don’t be a d*ck.” But this is often what happens when there is no accountability for bad behavior. Whether it’s dismissed as “locker room talk” or “boys will be boys”, it is doing damage to good men and healthy […]

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There are a lot of misconceptions about marriage that create fear for many people. Marriage takes a lot of work; it requires you to give up your independence; it’s a 50/50 crap shoot; and many others. If all those things were actually true, I would be scared of marriage too. But the truth is that […]

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For many, this time of year can be really stressful. Instead of being joyous and full of good cheer, many feel more like Ebenezer Scrooge. Oh, you might put a smile on your face but you’re exhausted by overwhelm and the intention of making everyone’s holidays happy whether they, or you, like it or not. […]

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Falling in love seems easy but it’s actually quite a complicated process. So much of what makes someone irresistible is the result of unseen forces picked up over your lifetime. You’re attracted to this person, not that one. You have a type. The same things go right, and wrong, in your relationships. While it may […]

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