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...

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

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...

Have you ever been in a conversation where one partner starts complaining, and the other one comes up with a brilliant solution – only to...

Note: this post was originally posted AFTER the one above it in the blog. It makes more sense that way, but somehow got messed up and had...

A very important note about those little hurts we all experience from time to time. #marriage #relationships

This is actually not about pregnancy, but I thought it was a catchy title to use.  This is about the expectations we have of our...

Here’s a useful suggestion for how to handle those high-intensity moments in a more productive way. #marriage #relationships

Another handy tip for making relationships work.  Check it out. #marriage #relationships

This tip is a winner. One of my favorites.  I know that some people disagree with this perspective, but I think it’s pretty useful.  Feel...

You know those times when your significant other does something particularly irritating?  And you point it out, and you are clearly...

No doubt you are now an expert at “I” statements, based on my last video.  Now take it to the next level with this corollary from your...