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Cut yourself some slack!

How many of you feel that you have so many different responsibilities in your life, that you cannot possibly make it all work. You may be focusing on work obligations while trying to keep your household up and running. All of this running around creates a feeling of hopelessness. I have seen it countless times with clients that try to do it all with enormous to-do lists, and in the end they feel like a failure. Sometimes I just need to remind them of the larger picture.

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Marriage Counseling for Sex Therapy

Married couples often struggle with finding the time, energy and desire to have sex. From taking care of the kids to busy work schedules, couples often put sex on the back burner. A marriage with no sex is destined to experience tension, especially if one partner is in the mood, while the other constantly rejects his sexual desires. Sex therapy, provided by a trained counselor, can help couples find ways to reignite their passion and enjoy a healthy sex life.

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Advice on Divorce for Men

When a divorce occurs, many friends and family members come to the aid of the purportedly wounded woman and try to help her transition into her new way of living. Men, on the other hand, are commonly thought to be strong and self-sufficient, even in the face of this major life change. In truth, men often feel the pain of divorce just as acutely as women and must work just as hard to deal with the new life circumstances that accompany the end of a marriage.

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A Love Story

A few days ago Hubby and I watched Capitalism: A Love Story by Michael Moore. We really enjoyed watching it. My favorite part about his films are that they open up my eyes to things I didnt know before, and the movies always get me thinking and stir up some great conversations between my husband and me.Im not going to preach to you the good vs. bad about Capitalism here. Plus I …

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Finding Comfort in My Fertility Journey

So, it is much easier to give advice on what NOT to say to people who are struggling to conceive. But, the truth is, there isnt really a lot you CAN say to someone who is struggling with this difficult journey. Like with many hard things in life, there are no words to capture the sorrow, the pain, the loss and the heartache that this path brings. A caring supporters words can seem trite or meaningless, even with the best intentions. I have had many words of comfort said to me over the years and there is one note I received that stands out above the rest. I received the following note back in 2007 from a close family member. I saved it and have continued to read it during the more difficult times. I share it now because it continues to bring me comfort and strength.