“We’ve Got It All Worked Out” and Other Myths
A common misconception that many couples coming to mediation may have is that they “have it all worked out.” Other abounding myths include: “This is going to be your easiest [...]
Better the Devil You Know
Better the devil you know? Really? I’m not so sure about that, but it does seem to be a prevailing wisdom and people appear to cling to the notion of [...]
I Don’t Hate Her, She Don’t Hate Me
Could there be sweeter words to a mediator’s ears? I seriously doubt it. These were words said by a client as he and his soon-to-be former spouse were walking out [...]
A Must Read for Every Parent
My sister is a high school English teacher. While reading The Grapes of Wrath, a story about a family who is evicted from their farm by the bank during the [...]
Your Children Will Thank You
How many times has this happened to you? Suddenly you are hit with something unexpected that seems to come out of left field or you experience a series of events [...]
Pre-Cana – Epilogue Part 1
As I mentioned in my previous articles on Pre-Cana, I was invited to speak at a Pre-Cana class in January and I finally had that privilege on January 12th. There [...]
Thoughts on Pre-Cana and How it Relates to Mediation – Part 3
Over the past few months as my articles have been posted, many people have shared with me their own experiences and the advice they would pass along to a newly [...]
First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes Baby in the Baby Carriage
This was one of the verses we used to sing when we were jumping rope as kids. Just like so many sing-song verses we chanted, we didn’t realize how much [...]
Thoughts on Pre-Cana and How it Relates to Mediation – Part 2
Part 1 of this series talked about the Pre-Cana classes required by the Catholic Church and proposed the question of whether this would be a good idea for all couples [...]