Ideas about marriage and commitment are now considered old fashioned. People are less likely to seek long term relationships. Instead, people, young and old, want to have casual sexual relationships without the baggage of commitment or compromise. People want to…
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Asking the meaning of romance is very different form asking the definition for romance. Because one answer is philosophical and the other is academic. Outside of the semantic debate, many people realize that for a lasting relationship to be successful…
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Women are still looking for those Mr. Rights, Prince Charmings and Knights in Shining Armor. The search can take you to the local market, mall or restaurant. While it’s easy to tell when a woman is not interested, it’s not as…
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In the love game, women want assurances and guarantees, but love does not work that way. Love requires a woman to take chances. for women to know whether a guy is “Mr. Right” instead of Mr. “Maybe Right Now,” women need…
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Commitment! It might as well be a four letter word to some men! Magazine covers are adorned with headings offering women insight on the male psyche. They boast ways to get men to commit, but these magazines can’t help you!…
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In the fifties and sixties, women were more focused on marriage and raising children; but today’s women have different priorities. As a result, relationships and expectations are different. And commitment phobias that once were considered a purely male phenomena are now a…
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There is no science, special potion or chart that helps us understand the rules of attraction. For women, the reason could be physical, cerebral or a bit of both. What is true, however , is that women are attracted to…
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From the playground to the office, we want to be liked! There is a certain comfort that comes with being liked and having good friends. Just as we come into the world naked, we come into relationships blind. There is…
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Many people believe that faces are the blueprint to the soul! Minus the amenities that we use to hide our eyes, there is wisdom in believing that our faces reveal something about our inner selves. Eyes are more than just…
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Ready, Set, and Go! It’s time to find everlasting love! That’s what speeding dating is about, but for Jewish singles, finding someone with is a bit more complicated than a three count. The Talmud teaches us that before we are…
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Rainy days are not just good for your flowers! For couples in love, unexpected rainy weather doesn’t have to put a damper on your plans or your relationship. Rainy days don’t have to get you down. They can be perfect…
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While we may know her as the super smart Hermoine Granger from the Harry Potter film series, the fashion world knows young English actress Emma Watson as a fashionista and designer of a new line of clothes for youngsters. While…
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One, Two, Three, and Go. Limited to less than ten minutes, eager gals have to work fast to see if she and fellow speed daters could be “meant to be.” While a coifed hairdo and a nice dress may be…
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Dating has changed as our society has become more progressive. Old methods of blind dates and arranged unions are as obsolete as eight track tape. However, the human need for companionship has not kept pace with the rest of modern…
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First dates are the first steps to starting new relationships. For some, they are as normal as walking and for others, they are nerve racking drills; however, a first date need not be a chore. If you want your date to be successful,…
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May 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
While millions of couples marry each year, just as many couples file for divorce. Almost 4 out of every 1000 people opt out of marriage each year. And, the trend seems to be growing. With these numbers rising, one question…
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March 24, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
More than a million divorces occur each year! Many people look at actions as causes. Fidelity, poor communication, social immaturity, finances, religion, and sex are believed to be the primary causes for the majority of divorces in America. Even such…
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February 7, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
In the dissolution of a marriage, court involvement is unavoidable. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, a divorce is initiated through the filing of a Bill of Complaint and in filing the Bill of Complaint, a party may seek a divorce…
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January 28, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
In the dissolution of a marriage, court involvement is unavoidable. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, a divorce is initiated through the filing of a Bill of Complaint and in filing the Bill of Complaint, a party may seek a divorce…
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December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When filing for divorce, one of the most challenging parts of the process is not splitting property or separating accounts. It’s deciding who will have custody of the child or children. Highly contested custody cases can ultimately harm the child…
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December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce can be a complicated and frustrating. Couples struggle to split everything from furniture to pensions. However, for those couples with children, child custody and visitation can be the most contentious. When this issue arises, the help of a law…
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September 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
More than a million divorces occur each year! The road to divorce is paved with intolerance and disinterest in working through issues. So, it is not surprising that after a final decree of divorce is entered, former spouses continue to…
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September 8, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
More than 50% of marriages end in divorce each year. It’s a difficult time for husbands and wives, who have unresolved issues regarding everything from custody to property. And when court’s decide contentious matters, parties may not agree that the…
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