Saving your marriage by bringing back the romance is something that will take time, effort, and a lot of love. Working with a professional marriage counselor can make this task easier and more enjoyable, while giving you the necessary tools to keep your marriage fresh even after the counseling is through. But before you can [...]

Avoiding affairs takes more than good intentions. Being a Portland relationship counselor taught me that you must make regular deposits into the relationship savings account. Couples need to face the obstacles to spending time together, and remove the obstacles before damage is done. As  I continue the series I share liberally here from the book, [...]

What marriage counselors know: Personal Happiness Comes from Successful Marriages. Sandra Bullock’s Happiness Trade: Is it better to win a prestigious award or have a husband who won’t cheat on you?
Columnist David Brooks gives us statistics on what makes people truly happy. Hint: it isn’t money or fame. As marriage counselors have always known, it is a happy intimate relationship.