About

People often ask me why I write about marriage. They are particularly curious when they find out I have an MBA and sold real estate before getting married and having children. The simple answer is that I find marriage fascinating. It is a fundamental institution in our society that touches people on a very personal level.

I first became interested in marriage more than 10 years ago. I was in my 30’s and had already seen a number of friends tie the knot. I had also seen several divorces and toxic relationships. I wondered what was going wrong and what people should do differently. Already a graduate of Stanford University and the Kellogg School of Management, I decided to forgo formal study and educated myself through numerous articles, books and seminars. I later trained to facilitate several marriage education programs including Couple CommunicationTM and Money Habitudes.

In September of 2003 I got married. The next month I got pregnant, and the following month I moved from my hometown of Chicago to where my husband’s job had taken him, New York City. That started a period in my life when I was not so much interested in marriage as trying to survive it.  Now eight years, a move back to Chicago, and two children later I am once again intrigued by marriage. Probably more so now because I have lived it and truly understand how amazing, difficult, and complex it can be.

I launched Marital Musings in 2009 to create an opportunity to pursue my interest in marriage through writing. I explore both serious and funny issues couples face and comment about relationship stories in the media. I also use the blog and the Marital Musings Facebook page to share articles and information couples may find useful in improving their relationships.

You can check out some of my comments about marriage and motherhood on the following sites:

 

eDrugstore.MD Preparations for a Wonderful Marriage: Paula Holt 

Project You Magazine - The Love Yourself Issue (p. 29) "My Married Crush"

iVillage.com "Real Moms Confess: I Felt Like a Mom When I..."

 


 


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