Infidelity is everywhere in Massachusetts. Studies have shown that around 23% of married men and 12% of married women have at some point had sex with someone other than their spouse. But while something like extramarital sex is easy to define, the general concept of...
Month: September 2019
How to Keep the House During a Massachusetts Divorce
Of all the major financial decisions you'll need to make in a Massachusetts divorce, few will involve larger amounts of money than the decision of what to do with the house. Few will also have a greater impact on the next chapter of your life.Some couples simply...
IRS Tax Tip: These summer activities can affect next year’s tax returns
Summertime activities often affect the tax returns people file the following year.Here are some things taxpayers do during the summer along with tips they should consider now: Getting married. Newlyweds should report any name change to the Social Security...
Anxiety Disorders May Contribute to Marital Dissatisfaction for Massachusetts Couples
Living with anxiety can be tough - your thoughts might race, you might dread tasks others find simple and your worries might feel inescapable. But loving a Massachusetts spouse with anxiety can be hard too. You might feel powerless to help or overwhelmed by how your...
Why Some People Lie to Their Massachusetts Therapists
Lying is, for better or worse, a behavior humans take part in at some point in their lives. On average, Americans tell one to two lies a day, multiple studies have suggested. But it's where some people are fibbing that might come as a surprise. It turns out, one...
Are You Being Manipulated By Your Massachusetts Spouse?
If you've ever felt like something is off in a close Massachusetts relationship or casual encounter and you're being pressured, controlled or even feel like you're questioning yourself more than usual - it could be manipulation.Manipulation is an emotionally unhealthy...
Why Smart People Don’t Spot Financial Infidelity in Their Massachusetts Relationships
Unfortunately, people often hand off financial management to their Massachusetts partner when they do not feel confident managing money according to a 2018 survey for the National Endowment for Financial Education which found that 41 percent of Americans who combine...
How to Divorce Proof Your Massachusetts Marriage
Can you divorce-proof your Massachusetts marriage?This is a concern of most couples thinking about getting married, even if they don't want to admit it. It's also on the minds of couples who have already made the commitment. Despite the statistics, the answer is,...
Stop the “He Said, She Said” Arguments in Your Massachusetts Relationship
"He said/she said" has many meanings in today's world. It plays a huge, and often unfair, role in determining whether harassment, abuse, or assault has occurred. But it can also create unpleasant exchanges in the best of Massachusetts relationships.There is a saying...
Codependency Can Kill a Massachusetts Marriage.
The notion of having a better half is as problematic as it is widespread. Having a Massachusetts romantic partner who's responsible for the other to reach their full potential implies that individuals can't effectively achieve without a warm body sleeping next to...