Among the numerous consultations we handle daily, one of the most common cases we get is wherein one of the spouses is absent in the relationship. This could be caused by a general feeling of disillusionment with the marriage or exasperation over a partner’s behavior.  Whether one of them has moved out or is still […]

In many marriages, the peaceful union between husband and wife is disrupted by clashes with the in-laws.  As much as a spouse would like for everyone to get along, disagreements with partner’s family will break out for one reason or another. More often than not, these fundamental differences in opinion can seriously get in the […]

It's very difficult for someone to be betrayed by another person they've trusted the most. The easiest thing to do is to break down and cry when your spouse finds love somewhere else. However, it is always up to you how you'll handle yourself in this difficult situation. You can choose to file a divorce […]

If you’ve ever owned a car for some time, you’ve probably had it repaired for some reason. Just recently, I had problems with my own ride.  I was in a rush last week to leave for an appointment when the engine refused to start.  Flustered, I struggled with it for almost half an hour until […]

Among the many couples who’ve consulted with us, we’ve come across two common problems that they fight about the most.  To the passing eye, these everyday problems aren’t threatening – but any couple should know better than to ignore them. Just because they're common, it doesn't mean you should take them for granted. They can […]

Previously, we discussed how to build up friendship in your marriage.  We called this your Love Bank and you can keep your account balance high by making specific types of deposits. A healthy Love Bank has a good amount of friendship which you can use as “emotional currency” that you can spend during times of […]

In my last post The Key to a Happy Marriage, we talked about how Dylan and Sarah’s clashing opinions couldn’t be remedied by simply saying yes all the time.  Instead, they reached a compromise by introducing the willingness to be influenced in a relationship. While a lot of couples may have different positions on an […]

Dylan, a computer programmer from Sacramento, once asked me, “Is saying yes all the time the best way to a peaceful marriage?” He came to me some time ago because of the problems that have been brewing in his relationship. During one of our meetings, Dylan described in detail the kinds of arguments he had […]