The Marriage Counseling Center of Franklin

03/25/2023

09/09/2022

Today I read that Jupiter is presently closer than it has been in 70 years. I don't know about you but emotionally I have felt it.

Just yesterday I said to Dorrie, "I can't really explain it but I feel closer to Jupiter right now than I ever have."

05/17/2022

My current newspaper column

One of my favorite Seinfeld scenes is this moment at the rental car agency when Jerry and Elaine learn that the agency doesn’t have their car.

11/20/2021

You know how a Google search often replies with "Did you mean....?
What if we had that feature available for communication in relationships?"😃

(My current newspaper column)

When you misspell something during a Google search you'll get a message that says "Did you mean?" and it offers a corrected approximation of your intent.

08/08/2021

How to Paint a Room Together and Stay Married

1. Make a list of all needed materials.
2. Go to store and buy everything on the list.
3. Make another trip for materials you didn't think to put on the list
4. Put painters tape around door frames, windows frames, baseboards, and ceiling.
5. Underestimate amount of primer needed.
6. Make another trip to store.
7. Begin doing trim work with primer.
8. Regret buying cheap clear plastic dropcloth that sticks to your feet like Saran Wrap.
9. Realize this is not the correct paint color.
10. Look at each other and nod.
11. Search for that painter guy's business card.

07/22/2021

I have developed THE solution for de-escalating couples conflict with this simple 3-step process.

1. Couples must pause their argument just long enough to
2. put on Crest teeth whitening strips, then
3. resume the argument.

Just TRY having a serious argument with a straight face when both of you look and sound goofy. I dare you.

The three benefits are...
1. Less contempt
2. More laughter
3. Whiter teeth

You're welcome. Try it and let me know how it works, so I can send you a bill.