Does Couples Counseling Work? Sometimes.

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October 29th, 2024 . Ginny Wright, Ph.D.

Does couples counseling work? Consider a common scenario: Jack is convinced that his marriage with Diane is over. After years of struggle, arguments and distance, he announces his already-formulated plan to end the marriage. Diane is shocked. She kne...

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Everything You Need to Know about Postnups

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September 23rd, 2024 . Catherine Shanahan, CDFA and Karen Chellew

Postnups, (also known as postnuptial agreements) have become increasingly popular for married couples looking to establish clarity and security whether they get divorced or stay together. Unlike prenuptial agreements, which are made before the marria...

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Talking to Your Spouse about Discernment Counseling

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July 22nd, 2024 . Ginny Wright, Ph.D.

Discernment counseling is a powerful option for what is called the “mixed agenda” couple, where one person is seriously considering ending the marriage and the other is hoping for reconciliation. When one spouse learns about discernment counselin...

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Does No Sex In Marriage Justify A Divorce?

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May 31st, 2024 . Jackie Pilossoph

It’s easy to judge someone for getting divorced because of no sex in marriage.It sounds very trivial to some people when they hear about a divorce caused by lack of sex-as if sex is the most important thing to that person and they aren’t grateful...

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Impulsive Decision Making in Divorce and the Ramifications

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April 11th, 2024 . Ginny Wright, Ph.D.

When couples are in distress and on the brink of divorce, their sense of urgency can lead to impulsive decision making, which can then result in both unnecessary and damaging outcomes. Some couples jump to divorce (which should never be treated as an...

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