How I Divorced My Imaginary Husband (and Got the Man of My Dreams)

The Man of My Dreams

Sarah Ellis I used to be married to a figment of my imagination. My imaginary husband was very affectionate. He always greeted me with a huge smile, and hug and a kiss when he walked through the door. He was very romantic. He bought me flowers and chocolate and prepared candlelit dinners and wrote me… Read More »

Is There Hope for My Marriage?

Is There Hope for My Marriage?

If you’re asking yourself if there’s hope for your marriage, it means you’re going through a lot of heartache. After all, no one asks that about a marriage that’s full of hand-holding and sweet nothings. That question only comes up when you’re incredibly hurt and angry, and you’ve been feeling that way for a long… Read More »

Revive Relationship: The 30-Day Challenge

Revive Relationship

Can a relationship really turn around in just a month when it’s been struggling along or falling apart for years? It definitely can, but only if the wife gets the right information and applies it. She holds the key. It won’t help if the husband tries to apply it, and this isn’t for couples. But… Read More »

Helping Children Cope with Divorce

Effects of Divorce on Children

You don’t need me to tell you how hard divorce is on your kids. You already know, and it’s absolutely no help to your little people for you to be curled into a shame ball about how it might hurt their confidence, learning and social development. You getting stuck in shame isn’t going to make… Read More »

Mom Acts Like 3-Year-Old and Gets What She Wants

Stefanie, Laura Doyle Certified Coach I love eavesdropping on my three year old and his cousin. She’s four, so naturally, she assumes a position of superiority. Here’s one of their conversations: 4 year old: “You have to do whatever I say, okay?” 3 year old: “But I don’t want to!” [Copious screaming ensues.] I don’t… Read More »

How to Stop Being Insecure

How to Stop Being Insecure

Struggling in your love life robs you of confidence. Whether you’re single and wish you were happily coupled, or you’re in a relationship that’s hurting, you start to wonder if you’re defective. You torture yourself with comparisons to other women who are younger, thinner or shapelier. You may even attack yourself and your looks with… Read More »

My Husband Doesn’t Love Me

My Husband Doesn't Love Me

When your husband says the words, “I don’t love you,” the hurt comes in waves. First, there’s shock and bewilderment. Your mind races with questions. How did this happen? How long has he felt this way? Then there’s terror. What does this mean for our future? For our marriage? For our kids? Then there’s deep,… Read More »

Confessions Of A Former Control Freak

Empowered Wife Courtney The Not-So-Pleasant Past I remember it like it was yesterday. I was rushing around the house, trying to get ready for work. The baby was asleep, my husband was asleep, and it looked like a bomb had gone off in the house. So basically, it was a normal day. However, on this… Read More »

My Husband is a Workaholic

My Husband is a Workaholic

It’s lonely to be married to a workaholic. If he’s not at work, he’s sleeping or working from home. Or he’s too tired from working so much to be much fun. He neglects not just you, but also the kids. You feel like a single mom going to get-togethers without him, always for the same,… Read More »

Marriage and Finances

Marriage and Finances

If only getting married made your finances as cinchy as economists make it seem like they’re gonna be. Sharing the rent or mortgage, the grocery bills and utilities saves so much money, there should be less financial strain on you both–not more. And study after study shows that married couples are at the top of… Read More »