Posts by Raffi Bilek

Arguments among dating and married couples have gotten a bad name. Sure, they cause anger, frustration, tears, breakups, and divorces, but apart from that, who doesn't enjoy a good yell at their partner from time to time? If you're looking to have a totally irritating and unproductive argument, here are some tips I recommend:1. Strike while the iron is hot.If your significant other does something that...
10/22/2021 8:00:00 AM
An affair is often thought of as a death blow to a marriage –the worst thing that could possibly happen to the relationship, from which there can be no recovery. The truth is that a couple can still save their marriage after one partner has committed adultery, if both parties choose to do so. This choice is naturally harder for the spouse who has been cheated on. The emotional pain of “victims" of...
6/7/2018 7:00:00 AM
In my last post, I addressed people whose spouses have cheated on them and tried to offer some guidelines for surviving the crisis. In this post I'd like to speak to those on the other side of the equation, namely, the cheaters. In particular I will be speaking to folks who have already been caught and who would like to save the marriage – if you are planning to leave the marriage anyway, that is a...
2/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
Look, divorce is never easy on the kids, and this is true whether they’re 2 or 22. However, if you’re really looking to turn the experience into a complete train wreck for your entire family, there are a few time-tested actions you’ll need to take. Fortunately, these come pretty naturally when you are hurt and angry. So hold onto that rage and take aim! Here are some pointers:1. Rag on your exMake...
12/21/2016 8:00:00 AM