Life certainly has its challenges, but little compares to the monumental task of healing from infidelity. As a marriage therapist for two decades, I’ve heard countless clients confess that the discovery of an affair was the lowest, darkest moment of their entire lives. And because affairs shatter trust, many seriously contemplate ending their marriages. However, […]
dToday I was asked a question.. “What percentage of relationships result in infidelity?” I’m often asked this question, and the answer is as loose as the question itself. Firstly, you must consider the definition of infidelity. Dictionary.com defines infidelity as: 1. is the action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or other sexual […]
We touched on the role of money in marriage in the past, but today we’ll be taking a closer look into the matter. It’s no secret that a lot of couples have been split apart because of money problems. The very act of mulling over a lack of finances is a source of great tension […]
By Paul Brandt, LS, LCSW Keeping any relationship fun is not an easy task – especially in Long Term Relationships. Read how some people step up to keeping fun in their relationships Elizabeth-Justin Balinski For the marriage– Every day write one note, from “I love you”, “you have sexy eyes”, “our honeymoon”, “how you […]
By Paul Brandt, LS, LCSW Keeping any relationship fun is not an easy task – especially in Long Term Relationships. Read how some people step up to keeping fun in their relationships. Gabriel Angelino Occasionally, my wife flashes me. (What she flashes me is between her and me.) Sometimes it’s during one of those rare […]
After an affair, a relationship is more vulnerable than ever. The affair has created uncertainty and opened the future to other possibilities. Shirley Glass recommends these seven tips to ensure the relationship continues to heal.
By Paul Brandt, LS, LCSW Keeping any relationship fun is not an easy task – especially in Long Term Relationships. Jodi Hann-Ring says: Fun as part of our home life… Well it only took the first half of our marriage for me to figure out, “don’t sweat the small stuff!”, which is hard when you’re […]
The facts are startling. Despite being on the scene for close to 150 years, the field of mental health–and psychotherapy in particular–does not, and never has had mass appeal. Epidemiological studies consistently show, for example, the majority of people who could benefit from seeing a therapist, do not go. And nowadays, fewer and fewer are […]
Only 10% will marry their affair partner and then there is huge mistrust when married. If you leave someone and expect to have a long term relationship with the partner in the affair the chances are 1-2%. Shirley Glass Says- infidelity is more likely to lead to divorce if the unfaithful spouse is the wife. […]
by Laura Waldvogel Planning a wedding has been classically described as a huge undertaking of time that costs a lot of money and has a ton of moving parts. With the average US wedding costing nearly $27,000, this description is a reality for many couples. From selecting the perfect dress, to the beautiful venue, to […]