Does a Midlife Crisis Lead to Divorce?

by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Dec 30, 2022 | Divorce, Life Changes, Life Events, Marriage

Cartoons often depict middle-aged people amid a midlife crisis indulging in out-of-character purchases and activities – red sports cars, motorcycles, skydiving, and dressing like teenagers, with a spouse at their side wondering, “What is going on? Who is this person...

Why the First Year of Marriage Is So Hard – And How to Get Through It Together

by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Nov 18, 2022 | Life Changes, Life Events, Marriage, Relationship

You have married your special person and now your life together feels incredibly hard. You may wonder what is wrong with your marriage, “We have not even been married a year yet!” You may be concerned about stirring up more conflict with your spouse, so you avoid...

What Do I Do if I Don’t Find My Spouse Physically Attractive Anymore?

by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Sep 16, 2022 | Life Changes, Marriage, Relationship

It is natural to experience ebbs and flows of attraction in a relationship, especially after the initial excitement of newness and heady attraction wanes off. This is asked often, “What do I do if I don’t find my spouse physically attractive anymore? Can we move past...

Are We Compatible Long-term or Do We Want Different Things?

by Marianne Marlow, MA, LMHC | Jul 29, 2022 | Life Changes, Relationship

Disagreements over what people want in life happen in any relationship. Some of the most common disagreements, such as money and resources, can be resolved by finding ways to accept each other and develop workarounds that help to get each partner’s needs met. ...