Marriage & Divorce: Video Series

Developing emotional intimacy begins by sharing emotions and thoughts on a deep level that may be risky, but exposing vulnerability on both parts and opening up a dialog starts the intimacy process. Become emotionally intimate towards a partner with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Alcoholism caused by divorce is a situation that deals with loss of self-respect and loss of confidence, so joining a support group and replacing the drinking with positive activities is a great way to combat the addiction. Fight divorce-related alcoholism with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Breaking off an engagement requires much thought and consideration, but if it is a necessary action, then paying the respect that the other person deserves will prevent burned bridges and lost friendships. Break off an engagement tactfully with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Leaving your husband is an important decision that should be used as a last resort after counseling and professional help, but it requires much preparation and planning to figure out the next move. Discover the ways to get support for leaving a spouse with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Making a marriage work involves a joint effort and commitment where love, trust and friendship make up the foundation of the relationship. Have a successful marriage or long-term relationship, keeping in mind that the little things are as important as the big things, with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Making a romantic relationship work requires offering small gestures of love, such as chocolates, back rubs, special lingerie and martinis at the door, which all add a bit of spice to the relationship. Keep the romance in a relationship by giving and receiving with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Making your husband happy in bed requires keeping open lines of communication so that both partners are compromising and finding out what the other likes. Keep a romantic calendar or find things that add spice to the bedroom with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Saving a marriage involves communicating and making sure that each person's needs are being addressed, that the proper amount of attention is given to each person and that each remains affectionate and romantic. Save a marriage by starting from square one with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

A successful marriage revolves around the fundamentals of love, trust, friendship, communication and mutual respect, as each partner compromises to please the other. Succeed in marriage, seeking counseling or workshops to strengthen the relationship, with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

The warning signs of infidelity include several changes in behavior, such as creating strife and disharmony in the house, avoiding eye contact and changing their physical appearance. Find out if a spouse is being unfaithful by opening communication with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Cheaters are always cheaters when they proactively plan to cheat and have a selfish demeanor, but some people who cheat without prior planning truly regret the situation and work hard to regain trust. Decipher lifelong cheaters from one-time mistakes with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Leaving a marriage requires first trying to get professional help, but if the relationship is not salvageable, leaving involves planning for the future. Find out how to abandon a marriage as a last resort with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Letting go of a relationship requires weighing the pros and cons, having an honest evaluation of the relationship and pin pointing the problem areas to see if they are worth working out. Find out when it is time to leave the relationship with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Living with a depressed spouse requires vast amounts of support, compassion and understanding, as professional help or medication is often necessary. Seek help for a depressed spouse when depression starts to take over with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Marrying a best friend is a great way to ensure a long-term relationship, as many successful marriages are made up of best friends or soul mates who seek each other's company most or all of the time. Consider marrying a best friend, whether that friendship grows before or after the romance, with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

Infidelity can lead to divorce if it is a deal breaker, but sometimes a one-time mistake can be forgiven and worked on throughout the course of a marriage. Decide whether or not infidelity is a deal breaker with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

The signs of a cheating husband can be either subtle or overt, including buying flowers more often, changing his physical appearance or creating animosity in the house as a deflection tactic. Identify signs of infidelity, paying close attention to intuition, with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

The signs of a cheating wife include both subtle and drastic changes in behavior, such as extra doting, a change in sexual behavior and a new hairstyle. Find out if a wife is cheating, paying close attention to intuition, with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.

It is time for divorce when every other measure has been taken, including seeking professional help, going to counseling, attending marriage workshops, keeping open and honest lines of communication and considering a trial separation. Identify the right time to get a divorce with advice from the author of a marriage counseling book in this free video on relationships.