Teri Nelson

How Well Do You Know Your Spouse?

Is it really that important to know your spouse inside and out? How much is enough and how much is too much? Everyone is entitled to some privacy, after all. Just because you are married, does that mean that everything about you is on display or discov... Read >

Money Problems in Marriage

With the current economy, more couples than ever are having money problems in their marriage. Unemployment is rampant, costs are high and credit card interest rates are exorbitant. There just is not enough money to go around. What are the common money ... Read >

Trust in Your Marriage

Do you have trust issues in your marriage? Trust is one of the most basic foundations of a good relationship. Without trust, your marriage simply cannot succeed. If you have a loss of trust in your marriage, you need to rebuild that foundation in order... Read >

Common Relationship Mistakes

No one is perfect and, certainly, no relationship is perfect. However, some people find themselves making the same relationship mistakes over and over. As a result, their relationships are doomed to fail. The key to breaking this cycle is recognizing t... Read >

How to Fix Your Relationship

Are you having problems in your relationship? Are they serious enough that you are concerned about a breakup or a divorce? Read on for tips on how to fix your relationship. The first and most obvious step is to try to pin down what is wrong in your r... Read >

What are your chances for reconciliation with your spouse or partner?

All couples have problems in their relationship. Sometimes the problems are so bad, however, one partner decides to end the relationship by either breaking up or filing for divorce. In that case, what are your chances for reconciliation with your spouse o... Read >

Spending Time Together as a Couple

Spending time together as a couple is an important and necessary part of any relationship. Sometimes you can spend too little or too much time together. However, every couple should make an effort to spend some quality time together on a regular basis. ... Read >

Save Your Marriage – Lose Control!

When I first started practicing law, I would see divorces for typical reasons - money, alcohol, affairs or abuse. However, there has been a significant change over the years. While many divorces still involve these reasons - it amazes me how much anoth... Read >

Why Do People Get Divorced?

When you get married, you certainly don't intend to get divorced. We pledge "until death do us part", after all. But then things, or people, change and the next thing you know, you are sitting in a lawyer's office or a courtroom. Why do people get divo... Read >

Fighting in Relationships – Argue the Right Way!

Every couple has fights and disagreements. Fighting can be damaging and destructive to a relationship. However, it doesn't have to be. Fighting can serve an important function - it can clear the air and identify areas of dispute. The purpose of arguin... Read >

Communication Problems in a Marriage

Good communication is the key to a successful marriage or relationship. This seems an obvious statement but most couples struggle with this at some point. One of the biggest threats to a relationship is the lack of communication because communication af... Read >

Respect in a Marriage

Common courtesy and respect are often lacking in a marriage. I am often amazed at how spouses speak to and treat each other. You wouldn't treat a stranger badly - why should you do it to a person you love? Everyone deserves basic courtesy and respect. ... Read >

Save My Marriage Today Review

Save My Marriage Today is a self-help mini-course designed to assist couples in saving their marriage and addressing their marital issues. It is written by Amy Waterman and Andrew Rusbatch who give both the female and male perspectives to marriage and th... Read >

Should We Stay Together for the Sake of the Children?

Should we stay together for the sake of the children? Many parents ask this question. People often believe that divorce is extremely damaging to children and they stay together in an otherwise unhappy marriage as a result. However, this is not necessar... Read >

Taking a Break from Your Relationship

Is taking a break from your relationship ever helpful? Do you ever get to the point where you just can't take it anymore? If so, then you need to re-evaluate where you are at and whether you want to continue. In order to do that, maybe taking a break i... Read >