Premarital Counseling

What To Consider Before Tying The Knot: An LGBT Primer Courtesy Of Marriage Counselor Pamela Milam

Kergan Edwards-Stout | Posted 05.21.2012

Kergan Edwards-Stout

Pamela Milam, M.A., L.P.C., a counselor in Dallas, has just released an essential primer for any LGBT individual considering matrimony. Recently, Milam graciously sat down with me to discuss the book, her personal journey, and issues within the LGBT community.

WATCH: Shannen Doherty Talks Pre-Wedding Turmoil

Posted 03.02.2012

Shannen Doherty's new reality show, "Shannen Says," reveals that not everything was perfect between the former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star and her pho...

Should Teens Be Forced To Learn How To Be Good Spouses?

Vicki Larson | Posted 04.16.2012

Vicki Larson

Clearly there's a movement to get people -- with the help of teachers and counselors -- to think before marrying or divorcing. It sounds like a good idea, but do marriage prep courses work?

Why Do So Many Spouses Cheat In The First Year of Marriage?

Sheryl Paul | Posted 03.07.2012

Sheryl Paul

We're all aware of the sobering statistics that tell us that 50% of marriages end in divorce. We know that the modern marriage is vulnerable to a myriad of obstacles that couples must learn to navigate if their partnership is to succeed.

The Sometimes Sordid History of the American Quest for Bliss in Marriage

Bella DePaulo | Posted 05.25.2011

Bella DePaulo

Instead of simply teaching people to have 'healthy' marriages, marriage counseling taught Americans to define marriage itself as a healthy state of being.