Dr. Karen Sherman's Hitchedmag Articles

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NEW! 5 Ways to Deal with Strained Family Relationships
Estranged family relationships leave one reader wondering how she can turn things around or simply move on.

NEW! Giving Your Spouse Some Space
A wife has asked her husband for space while she contemplates divorce. See what Dr. Sherman recommends to the husband.

NEW! 5 Ways To Regain Love In Your Marriage
Putting the pieces back together isn't as difficult as it seems, start by following these tips.

NEW! Getting Your Husband to Take Responsibility
We all make mistakes, but a simple solution will help both of you move past the nagging issue.

NEW! How To Get Your Spouse To See A Therapist
You've recognized that your marriage could use some professional help, here's how to get your spouse on board.

NEW! How to Increase Emotional Attachments in Your Marriage
In the third and final installment, Dr. Sherman offers 5 ways to use emotions to bring positive returns.

NEW! Connect With Your Spouse Through Empathy
In part two of three, Dr. Karen Sherman shares how empathy can bring richness to your marriage.

NEW! Building Emotional Connections in Your Marriage
Part one of this three part series focuses on increasing the emotional connection with your spouse.

7 Tips to Finding the Right Marriage Counselor
Getting there is one thing… making it happen is another. Use these tips to help make your marriage stronger than ever.

Is Going to Bed Angry Bad for You?
Dr. Sherman unravels the conflict about conflicts and addresses the issue of going to bed angry.

Being Independent and Together
Doing things together and not doing things together may be the perfect balance.

Commitment and Your Spouse
In part two, Dr. Sherman explores the reasons attachment issues may stem from childhood and how they effect your current relationship.

Attachment Isn’t Really Bad
In part one, of a two part series, Dr. Sherman explores attachment issues and why you should be open with your experiences.

Enhancing Your Relationship Through Rituals
It’s always the simple things that count. Here are 10 rituals to get you started.

The Bad Influence Club
Dr. K. helps a wife who's husband hangs out with friends who cheat on their wives.

Tips On Putting Sex Back Into Your Marriage
One readers asks for help to get that loving feeling back into her relationship.

Get the Affection Back in Your Marriage
Getting the affection you want requires and open mind.

Agreeing to Disagree on Politics
Respect between you and your spouse is bigger than a presidential election.

Cleaning Differences
One reader asks, "When my husband helps with housework, it just turns into more work for me. Our versions of ‘straightening up’ differs highly. Is there a way I can get him on the same page?"

Forget Me Not
Is forgetfulness a sign of an uncaring spouse? You might be surprised.

Regaining Your Self-Respect
The lack of respect from a spouse could be the first sign of major trouble ahead.

Does Your Spouse Have Wandering Eyes?
Look deeper into the situation before you overreact.

Spending Time With Another
Don’t automatically assume the worst if your spouse is spending time with a person of the opposite sex.

My Husband, The Pothead
Pot is a common problem in marriage and one that shouldn't be ignored.

Vacationing Alone
If your spouse wants to vacation with friends—without you—should that raise a flag?

My Wife is Trying To Change Me
Address the issues up front and don't "hope" they will just change.

Valentine's Day Dispute
Don't let your attitude toward Valentine's Day leave your spouse saying "He loves me, he loves me not."

Who Cares About Valentine's Day?
How do you handle a holiday that you believe is nothing more than a way for card companies to sell more cardboard?

Office Spouse
Does your significant other have an "Office Spouse?" Don't worry, it might be good for your marriage.

Letting Go
Dr. Karen Sherman sets the record straight with some good advice regarding "harmless relationships" with the opposite sex.

Fighting over Sunday Dinner
A husband's family holds a big family dinner every Sunday. The wife doesn't want to go. What to do?

Taming In-Law Criticism
Everyone's got an opinion. Some you're able to shrug off and move on with your day. Some come from your in-laws and require professional help.

Maintenance Man
As if the holiday stress weren't enough, what do you do when your spouse doesn't want to help?

Choosing Whom to Spend the Holidays With
Deciding where and with who you'll spend the holidays with can bring up many disputes. Dr. K. gives you tips on how to compromise.

Splitting Time
Where will you celebrate Thanksgiving this year? At your parents or your spouse's?

Checking In With Spouse
My wife constantly gets on my case for not checking in. It makes me feel like a little kid. Is there any way I can drop the cell phone and hangout with my friends?

Trick-or-Treating Alone?
Debating on the proper time to let Junior go trick-or-treating alone? Dr. Sherman breaks it down.

Marriage in a Rut?
Is the honeymoon over? Is the spark gone? Dr. K. tells you how to bring back that lovin' feelin'.

Dinner Dilemma
If you're having a hard time deciding on what's for dinner, the food or restaurant may not be the issue.

The 4 Styles of Disciplining
You've made the choice to have  children, but how will you discipline them?

Baby Boy
Does your spouse treat your older kids like little kids? Here's how to deal with the situation.

Want Children?
Wondering if you should have a child? Dr. K. weighs in on what you should consider before taking the next step.

The Guardian
If something happened to you and your spouse, who would take care of your child(ren)? Dr. Karen Sherman gives you some pointers on this difficult, yet often overlooked subject.

The Fight Over TV
This week, Dr. K. discusses disputes about the cable bill, what gets watched and the good old-fashioned battle for the remote.

Give Me Space!
Even the greatest of relationships need some space from time to time. Dr. K. gives both genders some tips on turning the cling factor around.

Junk Food Nation
Hopped up on the junk food? Dr. K. gives you some pointers on getting your kids on the right track to healthy.

Switch-A-Roo
Having trouble with a spouse who says one thing and does another? Dr. K. gives you some pointers on how to combat the flip-flop spouse.

Vacation Expectations
Ever tried setting the right expectations for a vacation with your spouse? It's not exactly a walk in the park. Dr. K. gives you 7 easy tips to think about before taking off.

Safety Zone
You think you and your spouse have the same views on safety? Think again!

Cleaning Time
Still can't let go of those skies from the '70s. Dr. K. fills you in on how to compromise the spring cleaning mess.

Age Appropriate
Do you think your child is getting too old for certain activities and your spouse doesn't? Dr. K. lets you in on some ways to be a good egg about things.

Material World
Dr. K examines a study done by BYU that says materialistic spouses-rich and poor-are more likely to have marriage problems. Is this you?

Spending Your Refund
Every tax season many Americans receive a refund from the government. But the dispute always remains on how to spend the money. Dr. Sherman gives you tips on how to come to an agreement on you tax refund.

Loaded Argument
Having a gun in the house is a big decision. When one spouse is opposed to it, you might need to strap on the Kevlar to protect against the tongue-lashing. Dr. K. helps with the conversation.

Internet Addiction
My spouse is obsessed with the internet. What can I do?

Dreading Sunday
Are you anticipating Super Sunday between the Colts and Bears as much as your husband? Probably not, but Dr. K has some tips on how you can survive Sunday and both walk away happy.

The Pushover Initiative
Does your spouse's lack of initiative bowl you over? Dr. K's got some quick-fix tips.

Party's Over
Dr. K answers a couple's inquiry on how to start the new year right by avoiding confrontation during the year's first party.

Bridging Tradition
Wonder what the best way to combine the family traditions of you and your spouse? So are we. Dr. K. fills us all in on how to find agreement.

Overstaying Their Welcome
How do you and your spouse keep your sanity with overstaying relatives?

Snowflake Stress
It's that time of year again and you can feel it in your veins; the inevitable blood pressure boil over. Relax, because Dr. K's got some tips to beat the Holiday stress.

Odd Hours
At odds with your spouse over the hours you work? Let Dr. K show you how to overcome the grind for a little more personal time.

What Home?
Moving for any reason brings about stress. Our expert offers recommendations on things to think about and ways to make the move easier.

MySpace Misbehavin'
What do you do if your wife is addicted to MySpace-spending more time with her top eight friends while you struggle, losing your best friend.

Dress Distress
Waiting for your wife to get ready so the two of you can enjoy a night on the town can drive a sane man crazy. especially when she's finally ready and is dressed like a ho.

Too Much Info
My spouse reveals some embarrassing information about me that was supposed to stay between us.

Metro Man
Before you reject your wife's metro man request, consider the perks.

We Drink, We Fight
How do you handle alcohol-fueled fights with your spouse?

Forgotten Anniversary
A lot of marriages take place in the summer. You haven't forgotten your anniversary, right?

Food Fight
What to do when you can't agree on a meal.

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