Topics you might talk about before Yom Tov to make sure you both are aware and on the same page. DOWNLOAD AS PDF Family minhagim/ traditions/ memories Talk about Pesach family traditions/rituals: days leading up to the Yom Tov, special foods, the first seder, the second seder, Chol Hamoed, last days of Pesach, Acharon shel […]
Peaceful and Joyful Pesach Read More »
Pesach. Wonderful family time and new family memories. For some, it is a time of family stress and misery :(. Stress can prevent our ability to focus and it promotes negative thinking. When stressed, we are irritable. Argumentative. Grumpy. We lash out. Perceive everything as a slight. Get miffed extra easily. Stress can also impair
Withholding information from each other -is that privacy or secrecy.
Do spouses have to share everything? Read More »
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 »
Approaching one spouse’s day off from mindset of partnership.
Perspectives about Benny’s day off 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 »
Recently, Rabbi Mendel Lipskier of Sherman Oaks, CA spoke via conference call to newly married men about the first years of marriage.
Several questions came in anonymously after the call. Rabbi Lipskier has graciously agreed to answer them.
Rabbi Lipskier responds Read More »
A successful marriage needs acceptance and effort.
Marriage is all about love, respect and acceptance. And something else? Read More »
