Betrayal and abandonment are tremendous themes that I notice in my counseling practice and the trainings I’ve been conducting for over 27 years. I have worked with thousands of people who feel they have been betrayed by someone that they were very close to: partner, lover, boss, sister, brother, best friend, family member, parent, or child. One of the most amazing things that happened in these 27 years was when I taught a very large course in Darlana, Sweden, the home of St....

Father Wedding Toasts are normally a very important part of any wedding reception. Here is dad's opportunity to shine!

Normally fathers experience wedding quite different from mothers. Moms are involved in all the stages of wedding planning. Moms are involved with the decorations and choosing attire. Normally all the fathers have to do is write checks and show up! One important thing though remains, dad normally has to give a speech and propose a toast.

These...

Communication, especially with those closest to you, might seem extremely easy. After all, we use words, gestures, expressions and body language to get our points across. And when we do that, the other person should automatically receive the message we are sending them and respond. Right?

Wrong. The problem comes not with the message being sent, but with the interpretation of that message. Therefore, we have to make sure that when we do communicate with our spouses, that we send...

In Hong Kong, couples will think that traditional wedding cards are something old fashioned, in red color with golden hot stamping. Besides, all these traditional invitation cards are all provided by a few printing companies and all of them look alike. They would like to make their wedding as unique as possible and as a result they will have a perception that it will not be a good idea to choose wedding invitations with traditional designs.

Virtually, the alternative choice...

"How to win my husband's attention because I think he doesn't find me attractive anymore." You probably think that there is something wrong with your physical appearance because he no longer finds you attractive. However, the reason for him not being attracted to you is more than this.

Your physical appearance is not the main reason that will make him stop loving you and being attractive is not about how you look. It has to be accompanied with your attitude and...

Trying to read your husband's mind is virtually impossible. As women, we tend to be more open about what we're feeling. That makes it even more frustrating when you ask your husband how he feels about the relationship and he doesn't offer anything. Nagging him to talk about it will only result in him becoming more and more distant so it's not an option. If you're worried that your marriage is barrelling towards a breakdown, there are some signs your husband wants a divorce that will...

A controlling relationship can have a huge impact on your life. It can limit you in so many ways and you end up feeling stressed, unhappy, and depressed.

It is important to emphasize this type of relationship comes into the category of an abusive relationship. This needs to be stated as there are many people who would not realize this.

When you know this, it is vital to examine the primary components of an abusive relationship and see how this relates to a...

We don't always want to admit what is right in front of our faces. This if often the case when it comes to relationships. If you feel that things have shifted in your marriage, it's often a hard pill to swallow. It's easy to put on blinders and ignore the obvious. Ignoring the problems won't make them go away though. If you have begun to wonder whether your relationship is hitting a low spot, there are telltale signs that your marriage is failing that you need to be aware of.

One...

It is your wedding day, and you want everything to be perfect, but do not overlook the items you need in the months leading up to your wedding. In particular, choosing the best wedding invitation can be the backbone to a great wedding planning experience. Most companies allow you to personalize the wedding invitations according to your specific preferences. When that is the case, choosing a font can be extremely overwhelming. Here is how to pick the right font for your wedding...

There probably should be classes in marriage that we take in school. Until recently, it was taken for granted that building a great marriage should be easy and natural. It is nothing of the kind. Suddenly, when we get married, there are a myriad of things to handle that we never expected.

That’s where expert advice really makes a difference. We need to learn how to build a powerful partnership with our spouse from someone we trust. When my husband and I did that, our...