I'd heard that a friend of mine (we'll call her Rachel) was having marriage difficulties and I called her yesterday to see how she was doing. Married just over a year, I vividly recall conversations we had while she was dating and engaged. She couldn't say enough about how wonderful he was. She was so excited about getting married, and she was unquestionably in love. And now... "We are going to a talk to a highly recommended marriage counselor tomorrow," she told me yesterday, " But it … [Read more...]
Engagement and the Essence of Love
March 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Do you think you've found "The One"? Are you thinking about getting engaged? A marriage partner is someone that you hope to spend the rest of your life with, and you don't want to make any mistakes. Being in love is a wonderful thing, but is it enough? According to Dov Heller, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the essence of love is friendship. "LOVE IS A RELATIONSHIP IN WHICH EACH PERSON VALIDATES AND RESPECTS THE OTHER PERSON’S FEELINGS AND … [Read more...]
Are you ready for Marriage? Take the Test!
February 22, 2008 By 4 Comments
Have you thought through all the details of your wedding day... and thought about your marriage too? Have you accepted all your partner's quirks, even the ones that may annoy you, and resolved to live with them? Can you fight fair? Are you trusting? Are you compatible? Are you ready for marriage?? Take the test and find out! … [Read more...]
