Here’s an article I found worth reading, about how to manage fights in your relationship without letting them destroy it. 4 Ways to Fight...

How did I do it?  How did I get mad at my wife (see previous post) and get an apology in return instead of a retaliation?  Let’s take a...

One of the points I often make when talking about marriage is the critical importance of not talking about something that made you...

And here’s another article sent to me by a friend that address the women’s side of sex ed in the Orthodox community.  Also well stated....

I was talking with a client tonight about his relationship with his wife. In the past we had come up with the idea for him to begin each...

Look, we all have our imperfections. Our spouses do too. And since it is unlikely that either of you will ever achieve perfection, how...

More on the topic of teenagers and technology – here’s a nifty video created by thatsnotcool.com, which is a great resource for getting...

Another easier-said-than-done tip to help avoid those conflicts that never really needed to happen. To make it easier to do, too – start...

This one goes under the “Things We All Know but Don’t Do Enough of” category. #marriage #relationships

“I took the garbage out yesterday – you do it today.” “I already changed three diapers today, it’s your turn!” “I walked the dog this...

As you may have noticed by now, many of the tips I’ve posted here require a bit of effort on your part.  Rarely can you grow as a person...

A friend of mine and I were discussing my post on pornography addiction in the Orthodox community and weighing in on the prevalence of...

Using “we” when you mean “you” is one great way to leave your partner feeling vaguely resentful and keep negative feelings brewing under...

Here’s a useful example of how Giving the Benefit of the Doubt benefits everybody: #marriage #relationships

Some months ago, you may recall that I posted about the publication of an article of mine in Binah Magazine.  Now that the time limit...

The next logical step in dealing with each others’ mistakes: #marriage #relationships

If you’re going to be in my neck of the woods (that would be Passaic) over Shmini Atzeres and Simchas Torah, I’m going to be giving a...

Okay, but what if your significant other is actually really truly wrong? What if they just messed up? THEN what? #marriage #relationships

A common problem I deal with when doing marriage counseling is what we in the business call “kitchen sinking.” It’s got little to do with...

Okay, so you get it.  You don’t always have to solve the problem! But don’t you sometimes have to solve the problem?  How do you know...