A partner or a project?

A partner or a project?

Trying to change your partner is a no-win situation that is constantly brought up in every argument. The idea that you can change your partner to think more like you or understand the world as you do is flawed; yet, most relationships struggle with it.

Trying to change your partner is a no-win situation that is constantly brought up in every argument. The idea that you can change your partner to think more like you or understand the world as you do is flawed; yet, most relationships struggle with it.

Pursuing dream while in relationship, 'in sync' from beginning

Pursuing dream while in relationship, 'in sync' from beginning

Hi Mary Jo, How do I keep my girlfriend secure and happy while I’m still touring and pursuing my dream? Thank you, Chris Hi Mary Jo, How do you allow for change in a relationship where you’ve been “in sync” since the beginning? How do we allow for different things to come along? Thanks, Rene a

Hi Mary Jo, How do I keep my girlfriend secure and happy while I’m still touring and pursuing my dream? Thank you, Chris Hi Mary Jo, How do you allow for change in a relationship where you’ve been “in sync” since the beginning? How do we allow for different things to come along? Thanks, Rene a

4 things children need to hear from their fathers

4 things children need to hear from their fathers

One of the biggest losses is the loss of your dad. It doesn’t matter how old you are when it happens; you feel as though a part of you is gone. If you grew up with an absent dad or one who never cared, the grief can be worse. Knowing you’ll never hear what you always needed to hear leaves a void in your life that you constantly try to fill but never really can. If you’re a father celebrating...

One of the biggest losses is the loss of your dad. It doesn’t matter how old you are when it happens; you feel as though a part of you is gone. If you grew up with an absent dad or one who never cared, the grief can be worse. Knowing you’ll never hear what you always needed to hear leaves a void in your life that you constantly try to fill but never really can. If you’re a father celebrating...

Waiting for marriage, long-distance relationship

Waiting for marriage, long-distance relationship

Hi Mary Jo, I’ve been with my kid’s dad for ten years. How do I get over the resentment for not being married yet?   Thanks, Jacqueline  

Hi Mary Jo, I’ve been with my kid’s dad for ten years. How do I get over the resentment for not being married yet?   Thanks, Jacqueline  

Change an important & necessary part of life

Change an important & necessary part of life

No matter what’s going on in your life right now, one thing is certain -- it’s going to change. Everything changes, whether you’re graduating, getting married, beginning a new job, or changing diapers with a new baby. Change is never easy, but it becomes easier when we prepare and accept it.

No matter what’s going on in your life right now, one thing is certain -- it’s going to change. Everything changes, whether you’re graduating, getting married, beginning a new job, or changing diapers with a new baby. Change is never easy, but it becomes easier when we prepare and accept it.

Raising children after infidelity, divorce

Raising children after infidelity, divorce

Dear Mary Jo, I want to know, can adults truly change? Thanks, Debra Dear Mary Jo, How do you get past infidelity and divorce, and raise two kids at the same time? Learning to trust all over again and date. Thanks, Rachel

Dear Mary Jo, I want to know, can adults truly change? Thanks, Debra Dear Mary Jo, How do you get past infidelity and divorce, and raise two kids at the same time? Learning to trust all over again and date. Thanks, Rachel

Can your sex life survive the summer?

Can your sex life survive the summer?

The summer may mean more relaxed schedules for kids, but for parents it means the kids are around 24/7. If you’re like many parents, you don’t wake up alone with your partner; you wake up with at least one kid in your bed. You may have been able to find quiet time with your partner while the kids were at school or a school-related activity, but this becomes more difficult in the summer when...

The summer may mean more relaxed schedules for kids, but for parents it means the kids are around 24/7. If you’re like many parents, you don’t wake up alone with your partner; you wake up with at least one kid in your bed. You may have been able to find quiet time with your partner while the kids were at school or a school-related activity, but this becomes more difficult in the summer when...

Defamation, towed car damage

Defamation, towed car damage

In case you missed it on FOX 26 Morning News...

In case you missed it on FOX 26 Morning News...

Failure the real key to success

Failure the real key to success

In our picture-perfect social media world that features air-brushed faces and heavily-edited photographs, it’s difficult to believe any of the people you see or read about have ever felt like failures. Yet, Olympic athletes, scientists, celebrities, visionary geniuses and financial gurus all have one thing in common -- failure.

In our picture-perfect social media world that features air-brushed faces and heavily-edited photographs, it’s difficult to believe any of the people you see or read about have ever felt like failures. Yet, Olympic athletes, scientists, celebrities, visionary geniuses and financial gurus all have one thing in common -- failure.

Spot burnout before vacuum of depression

Spot burnout before vacuum of depression

Burnout isn’t specific to work; it can happen with relationships, family, and home life. No matter how much you love your job, kids, or partner, it’s important to know when you’ve had too much and need a break. Taking necessary “self-care” breaks are mandatory for being a good parent, partner, and employee.

Burnout isn’t specific to work; it can happen with relationships, family, and home life. No matter how much you love your job, kids, or partner, it’s important to know when you’ve had too much and need a break. Taking necessary “self-care” breaks are mandatory for being a good parent, partner, and employee.

Rush to commit, prom drama

Rush to commit, prom drama

Hi, Mary Jo, How do I deal with a woman who’s ready to commit too fast? Thank you, Rashad Hi Mary Jo, What advice should I give my niece who is worried that the first person who asks her to prom is not her first choice?  Thanks, Erica

Hi, Mary Jo, How do I deal with a woman who’s ready to commit too fast? Thank you, Rashad Hi Mary Jo, What advice should I give my niece who is worried that the first person who asks her to prom is not her first choice?  Thanks, Erica