Marriage and Relationships

How you feel is up to you.

Perhaps you can call a family meeting and start with saying that although it is a privilege for you to be able to take care of your parents, things are becoming more difficult and you feel you need more help.

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Is he helping his family financially through a difficult time and has been forced to be careful?

Dear Dr. Yael: A few years ago, our family went through a very traumatic period of time when my wife was diagnosed with a brain aneurism. She has suffered through so much pain and rehabilitation, and things have not returned to normal.

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You are two individuals, and having varied interests should not only be expected, but can be encouraged.

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Finding direction in marriage is similar to going on a long journey. To get to where you want to go, you will need to have a plan that includes directions, supplies and someone to navigate along the way.

Compliments are gifts of love, but they only work if they are sincere and are given freely, without coercion.

The fighting is out of control and upsets my wife very much.

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The only way to build trust is to share. This is scary because it makes us vulnerable. When we share with someone, we are hoping that they will safeguard our secrets and never use them to hurt us.

All drugs carry risks such as grogginess and other side effects. You should consult your healthcare provider before using any medication.

Dear Dr. Yael: I am struggling in my marriage after just five years. I am, by nature, a very outgoing person. I love to go out with friends and have people over for Shabbos meals. My husband, on the other hand, is quieter and would rather be home and stick to our routine. This causes a great deal of friction; between work and the kids, I do not have much of a social life and always want to invite people over or go out with other couples.

Someone close to us knew that you were good at saving marriages and begged us to give therapy one last chance,

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Zoom dating works for the first few dates or the first few weeks, but a real relationship generally grows from being with a person face-to-face.

Time to set some boundaries. This has to be done right away before you are all gathered at the Seder table.

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Our goal was always to tell authentic stories from people who are choosing to be Orthodox but grappling with things that are difficult, all while showcasing real human emotion.

He wants you to reassure her that you care about her, but minimize your exposure to her.

Your husband seems to have experienced what we have described as the Ambivalent Attachment.

It was our worst Purim ever.

Unless you neglected to mention it in your question, I will assume his is not a mind-reader, a clairvoyant, or have telepathic powers. He cannot see your thoughts.

My heart breaks for my grandchild. My children are expecting another baby in a few months and I am so frantic with worry.

I so wish my husband respected and appreciated me for what I do...

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