Marriage and Relationships

Most medical doctors treat OCD with medication to calm the amygdala. She was informed by her doctor that OCD could not be cured, but with medication it could be maintained. The fact remains that the medication's side effects were worse than the OCD itself.

Each year, he explodes in anger at me and our children for no good reason, other than that he is physically and mentally exhausted and drained.

You want to move forward, but worry that your varying views may cause friction in the future. You want to make it work, and want to know how that can be done.

While I do agree that the wife and husband should appreciate each other, and constantly praise and validate each other, perhaps it is also unwise to share this praise with their parents.

Perhaps, we are getting closer to the other side and you can’t help but envision a guest-filled wedding day in the location you have always wanted.

You have taken the time to learn, to grow, and to make positive inroads in your life. You feel transformed and that makes you want to shed your past and what is represented. Yet, you are still you.

After a significant event, my family went through a very challenging time. Despite it all, my father remained strong and resilient in the face of adversity.

It is time to move on. What he hopes for or wants at this point is not your concern and only time will tell for him.

My nutritionist has taught me this invaluable lesson and for the first time in my life, I am not on a diet, but rather I am living a healthy, balanced lifestyle that includes all food groups.

When we dress up for our date, we are conveying our care and interest in the outcome.

Comparing yourself to others is a very dangerous thing. It never helps you feel better and often is based on false premises.

Why would someone want to marry me? Why would they take their chances with a girl who has all this baggage when there are so many others around who are more eligible?

You are certainly no dummy. Clever is the name of your game. Reaching out for help is always the right thing to do.

What did she have children for if not to personally and lovingly raise her precious jewels?

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

It is always a blessing to find someone that you connect with. But in the often-complicated world of shidduchim, your psyche has thrown a wrench at your potential future together.

One important thing I have learned through making my own mistakes was to not approach single individuals at simchas or coming out of shul.

Helping divorced couples remarry may seem unorthodox, but I have actually been involved in such cases and have, with siyatta d'Shmaya, helped divorced couples, who wanted to reconcile, remarry each other successfully.

Second guessing your decision when it comes to shidduchim is so difficult where clarity is the greatest gift you can ask for.

It takes a certain sensitivity to do marital therapy. The therapist should try to put themselves in the client’s shoes and try to be careful not to open up issues that the couple will have to live with later and not have the tools to deal with.

It can be hard to adjust and pivot in order to arrange a date, especially with someone who lives out of state.

Just this past week two families related that they had been contemplating the purchase of a medical alert device but had pushed off the process... until one of their family members fell at home and spent the entire night on the floor alone, unable to call for help.

Your letter was difficult to read. I hear your frustration so clearly in every word you wrote and how baffled you are by something that seems so clear to you.

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as winter depression, is a real thing. It is a type of depressive disorder that only tends to surface during the winter months.

Sure, she has been the bright and shiny option for so long, giving you the ability to remain in the shadows. But she never put you in the background, you allowed yourself to be placed there.

Ultimately, that high that your wife gets from shopping will not last long term, as stuff will not make her happy.

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.

Keeping communication open is very important. This is crucial for all children, so you can detect any issues or problems early on.

It is perfectly normal to have a specific vision for your future and can even be helpful in helping you to achieve and grow. Presumably however, you have dated people with these criteria and have not yet found the person for you.

Dr. Yael’s answer to this unfortunate mother was that she felt sorry for “what happened to you and to your family.”