On the Radio – Part 1
This past summer, I had the pleasure of appearing twice on Dr. Duffy Spencer’s radio show, Just Relationships.
The Conversation Continued… “We Have To Talk”
Many spouses hope that the other spouse just “gets it,” but that rarely happens.
We Have To Talk
We have to talk. Are there any four words in the English language that we dread hearing more than those?
The Declaration of Independence – Pretty Radical Stuff
I’m thinking about July 4th. Our national holiday celebrated with picnics, store sales, sporting events, fireworks….fun, fun and more fun. It’s easy to forget what the day is really about. [...]
Dancing to the Edge
We know that old adage: “Be careful what you ask for because you might get it.” How many of us have lived to see this come true! I see this [...]
She Took the Bear
(*Names have been changed) There is a lot to be learned watching a sixteen-month-old and fourteen-month-old play together. Their interaction is negotiated through body language, and if all goes well, [...]
The Dog, Mediation and You
Dog as a Marital Asset: Travis v. Murray, (Sup. Ct., New York Co., Cooper, J), --- Misc.3d ---, --- N.Y.S.2d --- (2013 WL 6246374)(2013 N.Y. Slip Op. 23405)(Nov. 29, 2013) [...]
“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 [...]
Why Am I Declaring January Mediation Month?
Because January is a good month to make this declaration. The nights are still long and there is a continuing hibernation aspect to it. And yet, the morning light has [...]