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C 1052-35
Is Work Starving Your Marriage?
Due to the increasing demands of the workplace, some couples experience problems due to the interference that work might have with couple or family time. The working spouse may feel the stress of a demanding job while the other spouse may feel that they are not the priority. In this…|
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C 1052-34
Stepparenting Begins with Common Ground
Defining the role as a stepparent can be a very difficult transition, both for the stepparent and the stepchild. In this publication, we offer steps to help make the transition smoother and to help a new stepparent know what to expect in his or her new role.
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C 1052-33
Money: Yours, Mine, and Ours?
How money is handled in a remarriage is a major decision based on past experience and financial resources available. Many remarried couples use a variation of a “Yours, Mine, and Ours” approach. In this publication, we describe different options for handling money in a remarriage and offer questions to answer…|
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C 1052-32
Instant Family and Love?
Many couples in a stepmarriage bring certain expectations to the new marriage that might be unrealistic, not only for the marriage itself, but for the whole family. In this publication, we describe what some of those expectations might be and offer tips on how to help the entire new family…|
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After divorce, many parents have difficulty establishing the type of relationship they will have in order to co-parent their child or children. In this publication, we describe the different types of co-parent relationships that can be established and offer suggestions on how to interact with a former spouse to maintain…|
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C 1052-30
Before You Say “I Do” Again
Remarried couples are different from first-marriage couples in that they bring different experiences to the marriage. These experiences can lead to unique difficulties. In this publication, we describe the characteristics of a successful remarriage and encourage communication and commitment.
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C 1052-29
The Honeymoon is Over, Now What?
After the “honeymoon phase,” many couples find that marriage is not exactly what they envisioned, possibly leaving them less than satisfied with their relationship. In this publication, we describe the normalcy of this feeling, acknowledge that adjustment is necessary and offer strategies for building a strong marriage.
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C 1052-28
Newlywed Bliss Versus the Money Monster
Money plays a major role in every marriage, and each partner handles money differently, which can lead to emotionally-charged disagreements. In this publication, we describe the impact money decisions can have on a marriage and offer suggestions on how to communicate with your spouse about money.
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