Midlife Marriage: The Crucible of Change
Work of the eyes is done, now go and do heart work on all the images imprisoned — Rainer Maria Rilke My friend Barbara calls
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The Secrets of Happy Couples
Happy couples argue about housework. And money. And the “incident” at last summer’s family reunion. They keep secrets, they hold grudges, and they mistakenly believe
Couples Counseling
Sarah Schwartz* grew up in a fairly close-knit family where relatives were unafraid to express anger. When they were angry, they sometimes exploded and even
Marriage and Stress
If you’re married, you already know that your spouse is an enormous influence on your life. What you may not realize is that he or
Internet Dating
Among those people who are online, there is a rich narrative of Internet romance, from marriages forged between local college students to marriages betrayed through
Premarital Education
Love and commitment, most people would agree, are the essential ingredients of a good marriage. Yet, as divorce rates still hover around 40 to 50
Older Women, Younger Men
Robin Stanton supposes her appreciation for younger men was honed during the feminist revolution. Growing up in Ohio in the 1950s, she married her high
The Sex-Starved Marriage
In the movie Far From Heaven, four young housewives discuss their sex lives over lunchtime daiquiris. The boldest of the group coaxes the others to