Women hear the Torah describe a wife as an Ezer Kenegdo -- a "helper opposite him" -- and they interpret it as a divine mandate to "fix" their husbands. They…

The "Tzadik" Trap: How Over-Selflessness Sabotages Emotional Intimacy In many relationships, there is a specific type of man who prides himself on being "easygoing." He’s the one who, when asked where he…

Imagine trying to maintain a high-end sports car but never taking it out of the garage. You polish the hood, you check the tire pressure, you talk about the insurance…

In marriage, the distinction between a “Man” and a “Boy” has little to do with age, and everything to do with emotional maturity. A Boy views his relationship as a source of validation or a place to be taken…

Most people have experienced this at least once. Someone comes to you asking for a favor. Not a small one, either. They frame it as urgent, life-changing, the thing that…

Sometimes your partner has little to do with how hurt you are feeling. After a disagreement or fight with your spouse do you... find it difficult to set it aside…

There you are. Sitting on the edge of the bed. Feeling the sting of an argument. In that moment, your brain does something fascinating and slightly devious. It begins to…

A snow day is one of the few modern interruptions that still feels ancient. The world goes quiet. Plans dissolve. Time stretches. You’re forced inside -- with your spouse, your…

Most marriages that result in separation don’t just fall apart all of a sudden.  They slowly go numb. There are couples that come to me when the house is functioning, the kids are…

Many couples reach a point where the spark hasn't just flickered -- it feels extinguished. They describe it as living with a "roommate" or, worse, a "competitor." The conversations are…