ArcaMax

Q: My bride-to-be and I are getting married in a couple of months. We want to have a solid, life-long relationship, so we're asking various people for advice. What's your perspective?

Jim: We all enter marriage wanting a loving relationship that will thrive and endure. So, I commend you for asking how you can actually experience that kind of ...Read more

Q: Between work, parenting, and just life in general, I feel totally swamped most of the time. Trying to take a day off doesn't seem to help. What can I do?

Jim: Some years ago, I crashed my motorcycle and broke my ankle. I hunkered down to recover at home, cancelled trips and tried to enjoy the extra time with family. But one event that I didn...Read more

Q: Do you have any advice for a newly married stepmom trying to build connections? My husband's kids aren't warming up to me no matter what I do. Help!

Jim: Let's acknowledge up front: Being a stepmom may be one of the toughest jobs a woman can have. No matter why the previous marriage ended, it often takes children a long time to adjust to ...Read more

Q: I try to be consistent with my kids. But there are days when I just don't have the patience with them that I should or give them the attention they deserve. It makes me feel like a total failure as a parent. I'm afraid I'm going to mess things up and lose my connection with them by the time they're grown.

Jim: I think every parent can ...Read more