‘Couples Therapy’ host Orna Guralnik: How to improve communication
Any newly therapized couple will tell you “everybody should go to therapy.” Orna Guralnik doesn’t agree. The New York-based psychoanalyst and host of the show “Couples Therapy” says many partnerships don’t need professional guidance — at least, until they do. “I don’t think people should wait forever,” she says. “I think if they’re getting stuck […]
How to sell an engagement ring
What paperwork will I need? “Take time to gather all available documentation for your ring, such as certificates for any gemstones and diamonds,” says Ms Smith. This documentation can significantly impact the value of your item, especially if it confirms provenance or comes from a renowned gemological or grading laboratory. However, if you don’t have […]
How to deal with parental interference as a newlyweds and assert independence
Marriage significantly alters the dynamics between you and your parents. It’s not merely a union of two individuals but of two families. Parents often have a strong instinct to guide their children and look after them, regardless of whether it is needed or not. However, it is not as helpful as they may consider it […]
How to break up with a narcissist, by a top divorce lawyer
How to negotiate with a narcissist First, don’t expect to settle this amicably. When it comes to negotiating with a narcissist over a divorce, it is imperative to understand that the playing field is not level. You will say something to the effect of, “I only want what’s fair, and I don’t want to fight, […]
How to protect your money when you get married after 50
Tying the knot later in life is becoming more common. The most recent data from the Office for National Statistics shows that a fifth of marriages are now between those aged 50 and over. Along with a new lease of joy and happiness, marriage – or civil partnership – can bring a side helping of […]
How to balance extended family in a relationship
Avoid sharing personal details If your relationship has some challenges, your partner may feel their privacy was violated when these issues are discussed with the family members. It is a major breach of trust you have built with your partner. So, keep them between you two and avoid the urge to involve a third person, […]
The No. 1 communication mistake couples make—and how to avoid it
Marriage psychologists, divorce lawyers, and therapists all say that struggling romantic relationships have one thing in common: bad communication. On a recent episode of the podcast “Ten Percent Happier,” host Dan Harris interviewed Charles Duhigg, a journalist and author of the new book “Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection” about why people […]
How to deal with same-sex unions? It’s a question fracturing major Christian denominations
Catholics around the world are sharply divided by the Vatican’s recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples. Supporters of LGBTQ inclusion welcome the move; some conservative bishops assail the new policy as a betrayal of the church’s condemnation of sexual relations between gay or lesbian partners. Strikingly, the flare-up of debate in […]
How to respond to a rude comment from your in-laws
There are many environments where it would benefit you to check any people-pleasing tendencies at the door: work, romantic relationships, even friendships. Holidays at your in-laws’ house is not one of them, says Sara Jane Ho, a Harvard-trained etiquette expert. Ho is the founder of the finishing school Institute Sarita, host of the Netflix show […]
How to date a widower
When is it acceptable to consider dating a widower? How do you know if they are still grieving and not ready to move on? According to statistics, men die earlier than women, so I was surprised this year to meet several whose wives had died before them. Divorced since the early 1990s, I had no […]