It may not be the easiest day of the year; with advance planning and a ‘can do’ attitude, both the mother and father can have a meaningful and spiritual Yom Kippur. As a couple, work out how to get in some davening on behalf of the family, fasting and attending to the safety and well-being of your children.
Plan together for a meaningful and relaxed Yom Kippur Read More »
As you work through a list of qualities that you absolutely must have in a spouse, it is also important to state to yourself WHY that is so crucial to you for a successful marriage.
Your shiduch ‘wishlist’ Read More »
When parents and children are ‘not on the same page about shiduchim’, it causes much frustration, waste of time and efforts, and overall disillusionment with the shidduch system. This article shares some ways an adult child might discuss this with their parents. Respect and appreciation for your parents are crucial for such conversations to be effective.
Getting parents & adult children on the same page Read More »
When meeting someone for shiduchim purposes, it is important to know what you ought to know about each other and the relationship before you commit to marriage and a life time together.
How well do you know him? Read More »
Approaching one spouse’s day off from mindset of partnership.
Perspectives about Benny’s day off Read More »
You get that shiduch research phone call. What can you say? Does sharing about these details violate some halachot of lashon hara?
How Much Truth to Share If Someone Calls You about a Shiduch? Read More »
Often, we are indeed grateful and appreciative, but we don’t express it. Or, we say a simple Thank You. Sometimes it is hard to articulate exactly how your life was enriched by the other person’s actions or words. Take the time to really think how that action makes you feel. And share that with them.
Letting your Spouse Know you Feel Enriched by Them Read More »
Good news! It is possible to improve your marriage – even with no help from your spouse.
Some ways to improve your marriage — with little help from your spouse Read More »
The difficulty in identifying and expressing feelings is common. Some important points about how to express feelings.
Expressing your Real Feelings Read More »
Narcissism: What is it? What is it like to be married to a narcissist? How to detect narcissistic tendencies during dating?
How to detect narcissistic tendencies during dating Read More »
