Messages in bottles have been the stuff of folklore for centuries. Dying, desperate sailors have hurled them. Curious children have launched them. Nicholas Sparks wrote a novel based on them, but don’t read it—or watch the movie—unless you already have a prescription for antidepressants. The story I find most interesting about such bottles,...

When there are kids in the house both time and money can seem to be a barrier to romance. When you were dating and in the early years of your marriage the clock didn't seem to race as quickly and the paycheck seemed to go a lot further. Now that you have children who take up much of your time and money, has the romance suffered? Growing up with...

Has your trust been broken? Talk to a mentor today. One of my clients once asked me what it means to trust another human being. She wanted to know how she should react when a spouse or significant other is dishonest, inconsiderate or having an affair. She wondered if it is possible to rebuild trust in someone who disappoints us greatly. What...

We take steps to protect the things we value. We teach our kids not to run into the street, we insure our houses and maintain our cars. Your marriage is easily your life's greatest investment. What are you doing to actively protect it? There have to be rules in place to protect things of value. A good illustration of this comes from the days I...