Strategies to Stop Fighting About Money
North Shore therapist Pam Meyerson works with dozens of couples every week, and she says money frequently comes up in sessions.
7 Naughty Ways to Have More Fun in Bed
Relationships take work, but making an effort doesn’t have to be a drag. Inject some imaginative and goofy play into your lovemaking routine by following these tips from real North Shore women — all of whom have sworn me to secrecy about their identities. Many couples only feel truly uninhibited in a hotel room or […]
Put Your Marriage First
Most of us try, but miserably fail at putting our marriage first. Sure, we had the designated date night when the kids were young and we couldn’t survive without physical separation from them. But as the tedious demands let up and the kids’ activities kicked in, weekly date night just didn’t get first priority—and neither […]
Pet Vs. Spouse
What to do when your dog hates your husband? Soon after my husband Dan and I got married nine years ago, we took the next logical step—we adopted a Maltese-Shiatsu who had been left tied to a fire hydrant in the city for days. The vet estimated his age to be between 6 and […]
Staying Married for the Money: Can You Still be Happy?
Divorce rates are down, especially among the educated and wealthy. But in some marriages, it’s not love that’s keeping a couple together—it’s money. They hang in there, not because of the stigma of divorce or religious reasons, but because a split is painfully expensive. They don’t want to give up their lifestyle, or they fear […]
Is Forgiveness Worth It?
Everyone wants to be forgiving—the idea is rooted in human nature and our desire to connect with others. And everyone who makes a mistake wants to be forgiven: Look at Chris Brown, Gov. Mark Sanford, and John Edwards, to name just a few examples. But while forgiveness can come with rewards, it also can have […]
Do You Treat Your Dog Better Than Your Spouse?
“She’s so abusive!” “He’s not attentive.” “I don’t like the way she treats me.” “He’s never around.” These are some of the comments life counselor Robin Mitzen hears from married couples who are in therapy with her. Some of the things I hear from both men and women are so much worse, I can’t […]
Managing Money and Relationships
It may not be as romantic as a night on the town, but if you really want to divorce-proof your marriage, sit down with your spouse for a talk about finances. Who’s the CFO? Nothing can cause marital strife quite like disagreements about money. In most relationships, one person tends to handle the family finances. […]
A Girly Place to Explore Sex Toys, Lingerie & Other Hot Stuff
Want to plan a romantic evening for your husband or spice up your sex life a bit but are stumped for ideas? Check out G Boutique in Bucktown. This sexy shop, designed just for women, provides information and products intended to appeal to the female appetite. “We create an atmosphere where women feel comfortable,” Co-owner […]
“Shameless” Author Makes Case for Pleasure
This 40-something mother of two tells the story of her mid-life journey to find sexual fulfillment … … all while staying happily married to her long-time husband. Pamela Madsen‘s desire to explore her sensuality, highlighted in “Shameless: How I Ditched the Diet, Got Naked, Found True Pleasure…and Somehow Got Home in Time To Cook Dinner,” […]
