I hear so often from men and women having marital issues, as well as couples going through a divorce, that one or both partners keeps bringing up the past. What does bringing up the past mean? It can mean a few different things: 1. What ...
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Blending Families, Moving In Together and the Dog
Blending families, moving in together and starting a new life seems fairytale like. While it's a wonderful position to be in, the merging of two families into one can be complex and can often be a challenging process. Adding a furry member to the mix...
Second Marriage After 50: Topics to Discuss
A member posted this message on the DGS Facebook Group page, regarding second marriage after 50: What topics should you make sure you and a partner discuss before you consider a second marriage after 50? I’ve read articles but they all address a...
Stepparent Adoption in Texas: Your Guide
Thinking about adopting your stepchild? This noble gesture will not only cement the deep bond between you and your stepchild, but it will provide lifelong stability and security to a principal member of the family unit. In some cases, stepparent ...
One Big Reason Why Marriages Fail
This might sound trite, but a common cliché is “you have to be happy with yourself before you are going to be happy with someone else.” Yes, that is true, but what happens when two people were happy, they got married, and then some life change c...