Marriage should be happy. It should not be a negative experience, but sometimes it can be. One thing in a marriage that can be incredibly frustrating and annoying is when you have to deal with your spouse’s constant complaining.  It is no fun when your husband or wife always complains. It takes the joy out of your relationship. You feel …

The holidays can be stressful, especially after a divorce. If you have kids, you may be running in a million different directions, trying to get them back and forth from the other parent. You may be wondering where to go and what to do for the holidays. After planning Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s parties, get-togethers, and other festivities, you …

When a couple goes through a divorce, there is bound to be some contention. One of the biggest issues that couples fight over is money.  There are likely to be arguments over asset division. That is because there are usually some money inequities in the marriage. One spouse usually makes more than the other. Plus, there may be issues of …

Many people get married with thoughts of a fairytale wedding and a marriage so full of love, laughter, and fun. Unfortunately, though, it very rarely works out this way. Marriage is a lot of work. It requires the effort of both partners. If only one person is carrying the load, resentment and bitterness add up quickly.  Many people have thoughts …

The holidays are upon us, and while they come every year, it may be different for you this time around if you are recently divorced. There is always a little stress around the holidays but there may be more so after a divorce as you try to navigate a new normal.  What do you do for the holidays now? This …

One of the biggest trends in divorce is getting divorced late in life. Indeed, divorces among those over age 50 are on the rise. This trend is called gray divorce and it has been happening a lot in recent years. There are a lot of articles out there about gray divorce and why it happens. People come up with various …

You had high hopes for your first marriage. You loved each other and you thought your relationship would last forever.  Sadly, that was not the case. You went through a contentious divorce and are glad it is over. But now you have found love again. Things are serious. Maybe you are engaged or thinking about it.  You love your partner …

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year, you know that things are getting more expensive. Prices have almost doubled on some items at the grocery store. Gas prices have gone up dramatically, although Florida boasts some of the lowest gas prices in the nation. Housing prices are astronomical.  The inflation rate is around 8.8%, almost …

Relationships have changed over time. In the past, people married primarily for money and babies. Women took care of the children, while the men worked and financially supported them. Nowadays, it is fair to say that we expect much more. But we also need to keep in mind that times have changed as well. It is not easy to support …

Marriage is tough enough when both parties are of sound mind. Add mental illness to the mix, and your marriage can be a real mess. It can be hard to navigate the challenges of marriage when one person is dealing with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and other disorders. Mental illness is associated with a higher chance of divorce and less …