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At the early stages of a relationship, getting into a fight resembles a small crack in a water dam. Initially, the crack can be easily fixed, but with the passing of time, the water penetrates the crack and widens it. [More]

Are you living in a marriage without sex? Are you having less sex that you feel is appropriate or that you need to be satisfied? If your answer is yes, you are living in a sexless marriage. [More]

Aging in place can be difficult to think about and prepare for, but the work and sacrifices can lead to a phase in your life that really is the "golden years." [More]

What is love exactly? J Rule seems to rap often about love being equated with pain, while a scientist would tell you that it is a chemical reaction in your brain that happens when you meet someone with whom you have the biological drive or urge to mate with. [More]

Here are several ways to protect your marriage from the temptation of infidelity and from becoming a statistic. Some of these things you have definitely heard before; some of them are not. [More]

In a healthy relationship it is possible to be supportive without sacrificing yourself, but with a clingy person you may find that you are giving away more of yourself than you would like. How do you set boundaries without hurting her? [More]

For many people, the demands of the holidays are intense and overwhelming – just the logistics of shopping, decorating, baking, and entertaining. Find ways to identify stress, avoid overwhelm, and resolve the effects of stress this month. FB- The pressure and demands of the holiday season can be overwhelming for some and a recipe for disaster. Sheryl Eldene MA gives us tips on avoiding the holiday stress and making a recipe for success instead. [More]

Making the decision to reenter the workforce after having a baby is often a difficult challenge faced by many new parents. Returning to work can create emotional conflicts for new mothers, as they are torn between being the primary caretaker, and resuming their employment. However, with effective planning, the end of maternity leave does not have to be met with dread or despair. [More]

Jealousy is a negative emotion that goes hand in hand with feeling insecure, scared, or anxious about losing something you value. Jealousy relates to a personal connection you have with someone and can be based on many things - fear of losing that person, perception of betrayal, low self-esteem, sadness, loneliness, and distrust. [More]

Unemployment is a harsh reality for many people these days, and the anxiety that comes with it may be overwhelming. Often, the people who suffer the most from this stress are the ones who seem positive and upbeat, perhaps to put on a brave face. But the challenges, stress, and anxiety is still there, and it can be detrimental to your mental health. [More]