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Is There a Right Way to Fight?
Let me start by stating the obvious: No married couple can stay together for years without having an occasional fight. We may vow that all
Forgive Your Spouse this Yom Kippur
We talk a lot about forgiveness in the days leading up to Yom Kippur, most often in relation to friends, siblings and parents. But we
Does the Perfect Marriage Exist?
Movies, TV and Western culture in general promote the idea of a perfect marriage: a perfect meeting of minds, endless fun, continuous passion and a
Can Your Marriage Survive the Chagim?
Shira started making lists of menus and ingredients to buy for Rosh Hashanah about a month before the holiday. She didn’t have time to start
5 Things Every Engaged Couple Should Know
If you’ve just gotten engaged, you are likely focusing on invitation lists, dress shopping and the all-important dilemma of band vs. DJ. But it’s crucial
My #1 Tip for Husbands and Wives
It’s a hazard of the profession. Whenever I tell people I am a marriage educator, I get asked for my tips for a good marriage.
A Date Night You’ll Never Forget
Whether you are newly engaged, thinking about getting engaged or already married, it’s important to take time away from the humdrum routine of life (work,
Why marriage education is better than therapy
Many couples walk to the chuppah without much thought for how they will manage their relationship once they get married. After all the worries about
Pesach Cleaning without Destroying Your Relationship
We live in an age of changing expectations. While in previous generations, Pesach cleaning was an exclusively female responsibility, today it is expected that husbands
How to Keep Your Marriage Great
In my years as a marriage educator, I have come across many people in happy relationships. You may be surprised to find out that that
If Life Is a Dance…
There’s an anonymous quote that says, “Life is a dance, you learn as you go. Sometimes you lead and sometimes you follow. Don’t worry that
Field of Dreams as a Metaphor for Marriage
One of my favorite movies is Field of Dreams with Kevin Costner and James Earl Jones. To me, it is a metaphor about living your
Shavuot, Purim and Marriage
Our sages tell us that the Jewish people accepted the Torah twice – once at Har Sinai and once on the first Purim. The acceptance
5 Ways Marriage Education Will Change Your Life
Ariella and Shai dated for a year before they got engaged. They thought they knew everything about each other, but then they got married. They
Good Marriage, Good Life
Ask any little girl and boy if they want to get married and they will tell you that of course they will grow up and
The Ultimate List of Things You Need to Do before Your Wedding
Attend a marriage education workshop Rent a venue and catering Hire a photographer/videographer Make a list of important photos Hire a band or DJ Make
Getting Married or Staying Married?
I recently read a Facebook post by a woman who feels that there is too much emphasis in the Jewish world on getting married, and