To be quite honest, I don’t know the answer to this question. If there were a clear-cut, one-size-fits-all solution, perhaps so many marriages wouldn’t fall apa... Read More ...
Many people today seek out the “secret” to success: the secret to losing weight, the secret to getting a promotion, or the secret of finding a perfect mate. Tho... Read More ...
When Archbishop Charles Chaput was appointed head of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, he noted that “my appointment to Philadelphia is an arranged marriage…When... Read More ...
Contrary to the modern view of marriage, love is not the end all-be all of a relationship. Sure, experiencing romantic love (i.e. feeling in love) is important ... Read More ...
My husband and I are admittedly fairly strict about our children’s intake of sweets. Adults offer candy, lollipops, cookies, cupcakes, etc, at least once a week... Read More ...
I am so very grateful for the gift of all my children. They have each made me a better person for having known them, and having had the privilege of being their... Read More ...
That meal was a "point of no return" for my parents, but in faith, I know lines can be un-crossed
My parent's marriage was rather a mixture of success and fa... Read More ...
I’ve reached the point where hearing the first few beats of Beyoncé’s infamous Single Ladies introducing the bouquet toss at a wedding reception makes me cringe... Read More ...
Those of us who have spent time with couples in marital therapy quickly discover an unfortunate reality: most couples have little preparation going into their m... Read More ...
The Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage seems to both intrigue and infuriate the general public. Time and again those of us who are Catholic mental health pr... Read More ...
In an age when many people believe that being married to one person forever is the stuff of fairy tales, the claim that we are scientifically made for monogamy ... Read More ...
A recent article in Psychology Today by Marty Nemko reflected on “Marriage’s Purpose.” In an era when so many marriages disintegrate, or don’t even happen, such... Read More ...
