The Valenti Heartbeat

Originally Published:   http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/499

Life has a way of chipping away at our marriages: jobs and job related travel, in-laws, church activities, activities with the kids, conflict and misunderstandings. Most of us run at the speed of light, wake up one day and realize, “Huh. I don’t feel very close to my spouse anymore.” The truth is that it…

“Welcome to the hardest thing you will ever do: Be a step-parent and have a blended family.” So says Kris W., a Circle of Moms member who has one biological child and two step children. She’s one of many members who feel that parents who expect previously unrelated children to live harmoniously under one roof, à la The Brady…

Sometimes it can seem like the whole world changes overnight, every night. Divorce, blended families, single parents and tragedy can make us feel like the family units that many of us came from are a thing of the past. Often, our family traditions seem like the only things keeping us together, linking our past generations with…

Traveling is really one of the most amazing things that we’ve ever done together. The memories created will last a lifetime and these are moments that you will treasure forever. Till today, I’m still happily rattling off to all my friends about the countless travel adventures that we’ve been through and I know that this…

I have been talking to many women on the topic of being single. I was fascinated to learn about all of the different reactions to my question: “What is it like being over 50 and single?” Over 70% of the women said it was horrible, 20% of the women surveyed said they “Loved being single…

British fathers regret missing out on their child’s early stages Poll reveals that a poor work-life balance is leading men to miss important milestones in their child’s development, as new rules around shared parental leave set to come into effect. Most companies are still trying to get used to the latest parental leave changes, introduced…

Some people find it easy to start a conversation, even with a stranger; but not everyone finds it so easy. They may say silence is a virtue, but whoever said it first obviously never sat through an awkward date. While money, politics or religion should probably be avoided early in relationships, that still leaves plenty…

Getting the butterflies was fun on the first date — but it doesn’t have to stop there. By: Andrea Updyke When schedules are filled with work obligations, school responsibilities and household needs, going on a date with your spouse can seem like a luxury. Spending a few moments each week together is a great way…

When both partners in a relationship work, it can be difficult to balance love with career. Modern romance often means no one is home to make dinner, and quality time can be hard to find. Here are 10 ways to still find success as a couple while pursuing a career: 1. Set boundaries. Whether it’s the time you…