Tag: marriage
The Art of Social Distancing
Due to the Coronavirus, they said we need to avoid crowds, social festivities, and avoid all human contact - Social Distancing
Eight ways to fortify marital bonds and rekindle your marriage
By Jamnit Frainkle, licensed marriage counselor
Let’s face it: Marriage is the single stupidest thing involving the government that two people can do together. One...
Talking about marriage at church: Another sucky thing about being single...
I can’t think of a time when I have walked out of an LDS Sacrament Meeting. I have thanked my lucky stars for a...
Never be in an abusive relationship again
In my work as a therapist and relationship educator the most frequently-recurring issue I see among single adults is the belief that all of...
Are you married yet? The loaded question
Earlier this year, as I was casually throwing some pottery in a nearly empty ceramics studio, a young woman struck up a conversation with...
Two to tango? When it really is one partner’s fault
"I'm not the problem, he is." "It's not my fault, it's hers." Many individuals feel this way in their relationships. Despite the popularity of...
Your Family Expert: Managing anger to connect more and fight less
As a therapist, the most rewarding aspect of my work is helping to heal relationships. We all have the need to feel connected, loved,...
When Your Partner “Just Wants You to Listen”
You’ve likely seen the hilarious YouTube video about the wife with a nail in her forehead, telling her husband about the pressure and pain...
Are you a ‘bored couple at the restaurant’?
There may be no greater argument against lifelong monogamy than the bored couple at the restaurant. "Oh, please don't let us end up like...
Christmas conflict resolution in five steps
Christmas is supposed to be a joyous time with family and friends, but far too often they’re loaded with tension and arguing. Old resentments...