So, many of you may recall, that my youngest son married the love of his life a few weeks ago. Which means my children all have found (and the oldest ones maintained) a loving relationship for a long time.
I had a few of your readers complaining that my equation to figure out the chances of finding “the one” was too clinical and not romantic enough. (Yes, some folks don’t want their comments published on the web; I do keep them private.)
Continue reading Love and Marriage… and a prenup?
I don’t normally read the Wall Street Journal and fall off my chair laughing. But, I had the occasion recently to do just that.
Continue reading Looking for love in all the wrong places?
So, it’s true. Even the Republicans know it. (But, to a large degree, they wish it weren’t true… because it removes one of their political daggers.) The American economy is recovering nicely- not where we want it, but better than it’s been in nearly a decade.
Continue reading American Dream, Redux…
So we spoke last week about the value of conscientiousness in having our marital state helping our careers. But, what helps us stay married? Science says —kindness and generosity.
Continue reading It’s more than choosing well…
I always enjoy reading research about married life. It makes me recognize what I did or did not do over the years.
Getting married? Even for the first time, if one of you is running their own business, a prenuptial agreement (prenup) may be in order. If either of you have children from a previous marriage, it is a critical consideration.
Continue reading What’s a 6 letter word for insurance?
I have a friend who has always introduced his lovely wife, Anni, as “his first wife”. It’s cute. It’s insinuating. And, if he didn’t love her with all of his heart, it would be a crime. (By the way, I would venture to say that Anni loves him with all of her heart- most of the time 🙂 ).
Continue reading Here’s to Anni!
I’m a financial guy. (OK, I’m a chemical engineer, a business executive, and a consultant, too.) But, given my education, my training, and my experience, one would expect me to make great choices in my own personal life. Well, I admit it- I haven’t. Mostly because of emotional ties- which tend to cloud all of our better judgments.
Continue reading Even Divorce has a Third Rail!
The only reason why divorce is seemingly on a downturn right now is because of the economy. With house sales down and many of them underwater, spouses can’t afford to pull the plug. And, although my personal ptrack record sucks, I happen to think that’s a good thing.
Continue reading Don’t you love how they call it “Family Law”?