The US Legal System We can all agree that the end of a marriage is a challenging time for anyone. With that said, knowing when to seek counsel can vital to minimizing conflicts and unfair judgments. “Complexity” is the watchword for the US legal system. Divorce has numerous legal ramifications that require an attorney experienced […]
One of my pet peeves, is the work place husband and wife. In fact, I had a rant about this subject matter on my Facebook account last month, and Facebook pulled the post! My opinion on this topic will not change, as I see the damage it causes. I challenge any therapist or individual to […]
NOTICE: IRI IS NOT A RELIGIOUS ORGANISATION We provide this information, as it is a common question during marriage counselling sessions. We provide this information for your reference ONLY. No person should stay in an emotionally or physically abusive marriage. The Bible speaks much on the subject of marriage and divorce. Check out Matthew 5:21, Matthew 19:8-9, […]
Question: My husband was just transferred 2 hours away and I’m staying behind to pack up the house. He has been having an emotional affair with a coworker. Now that he has confessed, he swears they’ve gone back to just being friends. I just don’t see how I can reconcile with him while he remains […]
There are some things in life that can be difficult but beautiful, like raising a child. The joys certainly outweigh the challenges in most cases, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Chasing a dream or a goal is another example. Sometimes a person may feel like quitting, but if he keeps fighting, he may get […]
The Different Faces of Narcissism: Types and Sub-Types
Narcissistic Personality Disorder has nine traits. This is a very good documentary, which explains the nine traits of NPD. Sam Vaknin, author of Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited, shares his knowledge and personal experience of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Not everyone who has narcissistic tendencies has NPD. It is not easy for an ordinary person to […]
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, […]
If you’re a woman… Do you ever wonder why men do some of the CRAZY, unexplained things they do? Do you ever feel completely puzzled by your man’s behavior? If it seems like sometimes your husband’s behavior or responses to you are completely weird or irrational, don’t feel bad… because you’re exactly right. You see, […]
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 […]