Inlaws
There’s only one key to handling in-laws, and it’s to lay the law down before problems ever arise. That means that the daughter or son-in law must start by not allowing meddling moms to interfere any more than they are welcome with the planning of the wedding, the decorating of the house, or the raising […]

 Violence in Dating
Not only are women staying in violent relationships when they’re not married—they’re in violent relationships before they’re even women! Data suggest that 25% of 8th and 9th graders have experienced dating violence. The reasons behind this phenomenon are still debatable, ranging from media influence to a breakdown in family, but one thing’s for […]

Effects of Remarriage on Adult Children
Although feelings can be mixed when a parent wants to remarry someone other than mom or dad, the older the children are, the better. Once “kids” have been on their own–in some cases married themselves, and in all cases, having experienced the complexities of love and relationships–the better equipped they are […]

Preteen Dating
By all accounts, the preteen of today is the teenager of yesteryear. Girls are already hyper sexualized, wrapped up in strongly-allied cliques, and prone to viciousness. And when it comes to friendships, they can be all-consuming, again pointing to a more “mature” youngster (though I use that word lightly). The family takes a […]

Nine and a half months
Many pregnant women feel a surge of sexuality in their pregnancy — especially in the second trimester, when morning sickness usually subsides or ends. Those women who revel in what their bodies have done, and enjoy the changes — including the bonus of bigger breasts — will naturally feel sexier than […]

*Expect to wait between 5 minutes and until hell freezes over for your new mother-in-law to trust you. Why? Well, some mothers-in-law are so excited to have daughters-in-law that they can’t wait to conjoin themselves to your hip and will shower you with gifts and daily phone calls. Don’t expect this behavior to last. The […]

Newlywed balance for women:
First things first — that’s the best way to balance family and work. And that means putting yourself first. Bet you didn’t expect to hear that!
Take care of yourself so that you can be a good partner.
The next thing you have to do is put your relationship with your spouse second. This […]

Children can make or break a couple — whether you’re deciding to have them — or you already do have them. Ways children come between couples:
1. One member of the couple wants them and one doesn’t.
2. Both people want children, but they both want to work and the man wants the woman to stay home […]

Fashion — whether it’s beauty or clothing — has it’s pendulum that swings back and forth, and as a result of the backlash to “too skinny” models and actresses, there is now a public embracing of full figured models and actresses. There is a natural instinct for women to look to “alpha” women to lead […]

It’s no wonder divorce rates for second and third marriages are so much higher than for first marriages — they’re harder! Especially when there are stepfamilies involved. So many people and dynamics come into play, it’s no wonder these families need guidance and support.
The biggest problem we, as Americans, have in marriage and divorce […]