(The same would apply to recognizing your Future Ex-Wife) The best way to avoid divorce, even before you get married, is to understand the power of the "R" word, i.e., rationalization. This is the process of trying to create a …
Many New Yorkers—and people all around the world—celebrated our generation's civil rights breakthrough victory, the Marriage Equality Act, passed June 24, 2011. Still others have noted—correctly—that while this is a meaningful step toward the ultimate goal of genuine marriage equality, …
Creative Parenting Agreements Still Needed With Same-Sex Marriage Read more »
Kudos to the millions of "sandwich-generation" Americans. These exhausted souls spend their time and money caring for and supporting not only their own children (and sometimes, grandchildren), but their parents as well. All while trying to advance their own careers …
For members of the so-called sandwich generation, fitting the needs of aging parents into an already busy life can be a recipe for severe indigestion. Determining whether an elderly person can stay in their residence or needs more intensive care, …
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The same-sex marriage movement is enjoying serious momentum these days with New York becoming the sixth state, and by far the largest, to legalize same-sex marriage, and the Obama administration announcement that it would no longer defend the Defense of …
“It Zigs, It Zags . . .” Even the typically exacting New York Times had a hard time describing the stock market’s wild swings last week. Without question, the volatility on Wall Street has us all a bit on-edge about …
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Unmarried, cohabiting parents may be putting their kids at risk for a host of personal problems-- at least according to a new report from the University of Virgina's National Marriage Project and the Institute for American Values. But are the …
Are "good" and "divorce" in the same sentence an impossibility? I believe it is possible to have a good divorce. Following are some tips on how to have a good divorce even though you are going through one of the …
How to avoid getting screwed: A BPA can avoid disputes in the first place by establishing the rules of the band at the outset. A thorough, written agreement is often enough to resolve a conflict before it gets ugly and …
Many bands experience conflict during rehearsals, whether regularly or occasionally. If this happens within your band, you may have some concerns about it. Is it a necessary and expected part of the creative process? Is it destructive and inhibiting your …