The art of making blended family relationships work. by Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. For years, I have begged friends not to marry a man or woman with minor age children. Marriage is hard without the added unique challenges of children from other relationships, not to mention the wild card known as the former spouse. Some former Read More
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How to Leave Without Hurting Your Partner
Breakup tips for those who don’t do confrontation by Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. “Many human beings will go out of their way to avoid discomfort and to not cause others discomfort. This policy, adopted early in life, will cause lifelong suffering and dysfunction. The only way to true health and good relationships is to be real, Read More
Dealing With a Nagging, Bitchy Wife.
Nagging, bitchy women, and dealing with partners who don’t listen. The quickest way for anyone to get zero cooperation from a woman is to call her a bitch. After that vile word is spoken, she will take pleasure in sticking an imaginary knife into whoever’s heart and twisting it with glee. Even if you have Read More
45 Things to Ask Before You Get Married.
A marriage therapist’s questions for finding lasting love. by Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. (Note: If you don’t want to miss Doctor Becky’s blog posts, follow her on the Medium platform and request email notifications.) Whether to get married or not is one of life’s biggest decisions, and in my opinion fewer people should do it. Why? Read More
What Control is, and How to Stop it.
How to take your life back from a control freak. Note: To never miss a Doctor Becky blog, go to https://medium.com/@doctorbecky and press follow. One day long ago, someone decided it was the right thing to tell another person what to do, and in that moment a precedent was set that would make millions of Read More
Who Had an Affair or Who Files For Divorce Reveals Nothing.
Placing fault in marriage and divorce is a fool’s game. Years ago, I became friends with a woman who was divorcing a famous movie star. Her divorce was covered in the local paper gossip column, and the question came up as to why she would ever leave such a successful and wealthy man, someone she Read More
Does Kevin Costner’s estranged wife Christine want too much?
Children can become damaged by unfair divorce settlements, especially if one parent struggles financially after divorce. Kevin Costner needs to make sure his settlement is fair.
If You’re Thinking of Leaving Your Spouse, Read This ….
Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. You’ve been unhappy in your relationship for a long time. You can taste the idea of freedom, focusing on your own needs, a new start. How can you walk away and not cause much damage? You sit on the porch pondering what it would be like to leave after so many years Read More
If Your Spouse Wants Out, Do This ….
If your spouse wants to leave you there are things you can do that are intelligent and helpful. The important thing is not to make any mistakes.
What my Four Marriages Have Taught Me — by a Marriage Therapist.
Lessons a marriage therapist has learned from her three divorces and once successful marriage.