Posts by Michael Becker
The Ultimate Pre-Marriage Checklist
A friend recently told me her son is delaying his marriage. The couple discovered some disagreements about how they envisioned being married. It gave me the opening to share the short book The Hard Questions: 100 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Say “I Do” with my friend. I recommend it highly to anyone considering…
Read MoreCelebrities Mediate, Too!
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship, dating back to the early 2000’s has been one of the most public love stories in Hollywood. And when they recently got divorced, they chose a more private and pragmatic approach: mediation. No doubt, they could have afforded to hire armies of attorneys to fight it out for years…
Read MoreThe 5 Steps in a Troubled Marriage
In her upcoming book, I (Think) I Want Out, couples’ therapist Becky Whitestone lays out the five milestones in a failing marriage. She hopes couples who identify these stages early on can save their marriage before it’s too late.
Read MoreYou and Your Young Adult Child — A Review
In You and Your Young Adult Child, Laurence Steinberg offers useful advice for parents of 20-somethings.
Read MoreSpending Limits Help Couples?
Couples that agree on spending limits have less conflict about money.
Read MoreLegal Documents for College
Critical legal documents parents should have in place for college students.
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