How to Explain Absent Parents to Children If your child’s other parent is not involved in your child’s life, your child may have questions about who their parent is, or why they aren’t able to be there for your child. While you may be tempted to tell them everything, particularly…
Five Good Rules for Combined Finances If you and your spouse are considering combining your finances, here are some tips that may help you manage your family finances together. While not all of these will work for everyone—there’s no one-size-fits-all approach—you may want to consider which of these will work…
How to Stay Attractive to Your Spouse Shouldn’t They Love Me for Who I Am? Attraction isn’t just a physical thing, it’s also a mental and emotional thing. While your spouse probably does love you for who you are, putting effort into being attractive can keep the spark alive. While…
Five Rules for Mixed Gender Friendships If you have a partner who has a friend of the opposite gender, you may be wondering whether or not this person could be a threat to your marriage or relationship. Fortunately, it is possible for men and women to be just friends. Unfortunately,…
They Have to Be Dragged to the Alter If your significant other had to be dragged to the alter, that should be taken as a big flashing sign that you should reconsider this whole thing. If your significant other repeatedly made excuses as to why they didn’t want to get…
What Is a Personality Disorder? A personality disorder generally affects the way a person sees themselves and the world around them. Those who suffer from personality disorders may act in ways that are contrary to their goals, or they may react to situations in ways that are harmful to themselves, their…
How long does it take to get back to normal after divorce? If you’re thinking of getting a divorce, you may be asking yourself this very question: how long does it take? A New Normal Varies for Everyone When it comes to normal, everyone varies. Some people may feel like…
How to Keep the Spark Alive We hear a lot about keeping the spark alive—many people even believe that if they don’t somehow keep this metaphorical spark alive, their marriage will end as soon as their spouse gets bored. While it’s important for married people to feel comfortable and secure…
Getting a divorce isn’t easy. Due to its time-consuming nature and its ability to completely emotionally tax the entire family, many couples decide to wait until after the holiday season to file for divorce. If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you likely know that the divorce isn’t…
Many parents drink alcohol in front of their children. But is this okay? And can it result in a loss of custody? The Short Answer The short answer is that parents won’t lose custody simply because they consume alcohol. However, if alcohol becomes a problem, the courts may take action,…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends