Category Archives: Marriage

Getaways And Your Sanity

At this writing, I’m on a C & J express bus to my old stomping ground, New York City, for a weekend with my little sister. I’m a strong believer in short getaways as a way of refueling, particularly if … Continue reading

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Exciting News! My new book is out: “Become Relationship Smart Without A Lifetime Of Therapy”

I am delighted to announce that FINALLY my new workbook, “Become Relationship Smart Without A Lifetime of Therapy” has been published and is available as a paperback on Amazon! It’s a goldmine of tools and skills necessary for you to do better … Continue reading

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“Be A Better Partner With Self Awareness” BlogTalk Radio Episode Wednesday, Jan. 30th 8 PM

Tune into my BlogTalk Radio show, “Be A Better Partner With Self Awareness,” Wednesday, January 30th at 8:30 PM EST. Call in toll-free 877-497-9046 to just listen or join me live on the air. In this episode I’ll explore the issue … Continue reading

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“…Fix Communication Problems” Workbook Now Available on Kindle!

Exciting news! My new little workbook, “I’m Talking! Are You Listening?” Fix Communication Problems With Your Partner In No Time Flat!  is now available as a Kindle eBook! It was just published and can be purchased at: http://amzn.to/TQlnO1    Use … Continue reading

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The Wifeguard

My husband Thom thinks he’s a regular handyman. He loves to “fix” things like re-wire lamps, unclog dishwasher parts, and make trash drawers slide like they’re supposed to. I affectionately call him “Mr. FixIt” because most things he “fixes” with the … Continue reading

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BlogTalkRadio Show Wednesday, September 19, 2012 8:30 PM: “Fix Communication Problems” Workbook And Other News

Tune into this next BlogTalk Radio episode to hear more about my new workbook, and other news you’ll probably find relevant. I’ll announce my upcoming 2013 Spring Webinar Series, and more radio shows to come. Listen to the show live streaming at: … Continue reading

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Fix Communication Problems With Your Partner Now!

Anything is possible! I’ve just published my new little workbook, “I’m Talking! Are You Listening? Fix Communication Problems With Your Partner In No Time Flat!  An Original Couplespeak™ Workbook It’s now available for purchase on the CreateSpace (a division of Amazon) eStore, … Continue reading

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Love Is Not Enough!

  For all of you hopeless romantics out there who think that love conquers all, I have news for you – it’s a delusion! Love is not enough!! If you’ve been in a relationship where you excuse various kinds of … Continue reading

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Are You A Lazy Husband?

Calling all lazy husbands! You (should) know who you are: you leverage your wife’s need to keep the peace, her need for order, her need to please, to take care of everyone, her guilt, her less than terrific self esteem, … Continue reading

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Negotiation In Marriage

As a couples therapist I routinely see couples struggling with decisions which make nobody happy! Natalie wants one thing, Ned wants something else, (or so it seems). They then either slug it out emotionally until one person gets their way, or … Continue reading

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