Dear Joyce, I have a child (2nd born) who exhibits temper tantrums. She will scream real loud in short bursts and will not let me help her (sometimes the screams are because she is frustrated with something – like not being able to put clothes on right, but won’t let me help her). I just walk out of the room when it’s a tantrum of disobedience to signify that that’s…
How do you split holidays between families?  How do you start telling your parents that you want to have holidays with your own family (wife and kids), alone, sometimes? First, come to agreement as a couple.  Then, both of you meet with each parent.  It is best if the one presenting the decision is the child of that parent.  That way parents deal with both of you and can’t blame…
Whenever we have an argument, my partner threatens leaving.  Later when we make up, she says she didn’t mean it.  I am still hurt by her comments. Words that threaten the relationship penetrate deep into the soul of the one hearing those words.  She may be sorry later that she “pulled the trigger,†but you are left with a deep wound and doubts.  Perhaps your partner is one who processes…
How do you balance time spent with each other and time spent with friends (away from each other)? The time spent with your spouse should be your first priority. Â If you are doing that adequately, schedule time with your friends. Â Try to do this at a time that does not take away from each other. Â If your partner has good friendships, encourage them to nurture those friendships, but not at…
