In a world of skyrocketing divorce rates, what are the chances to build a wholesome marriage? This practical, eye opening class looks back to the Garden of Eden for the essential divide between men and women, and how they should best deal with each other. Among the ideas discussed are responsibility, keeping love alive, and intimacy.
Lisa Aiken, PhD. analyzes the four categories of problems that usually arise in marriage: pragmatic, social, emotional and spiritual. She takes it to the next level in dialog fashion to show how ludicrous it sounds when each side is arguing from a different category. Hear also how one side could slowly begin acting as an allay in a way that could gently iron out their differences.
Far too often, women find themselves involved in damaging relationships. Can it be that there were no warning signals? Lisa Aiken, PhD, uses her long experience in counseling couples to discuss the possible signs that a man is potentially abusive. You'll hear how to recognize their “need for control,” “mind games,” and “anger” issues. She offers sensible questions that you can ask, in order to get an idea of how the individual you are dating rates in these areas.
Choosing the right marriage partner means more than compiling a wish list of traits that Mr. or Mrs. Right should have, and then searching for that person. If we were more realistic about who we are, would the person who fits this list desire to marry us? Lisa Aiken PhD, realigns our perspective on the balance between giving and our own expectations of getting. Also hear tips on carefully checking out a prospective date.
What makes relationships so satisfying? Is it merely that it mitigates our loneliness, or fulfills our need to talk? Neither, says Rebbetzin Heller. Almost paradoxically, pleasure in a relationship increases in proportion to the amount we give. Learn how this develops your own self-esteem, and how to become a true master of the art.
The concepts of tum'ah and taharah are deep principles that need a sufficient amount of time and mental space to process the powerful forces that affect life cycles - like birth and death. Also, Rebbizen Heller explains how the forces of sexuality fit into these concepts. Hear how certain relationships that are forbidden by the Torah shed light on what a good marriage is to be based upon.
The amazing energy and sensitivities of intimacy have become extremely distorted in our times as a result of societal pressure and unhealthy attitudes that some religions foster. Rabbi Kirzner negates many of these prevalent myths and explains how Judaism has always promoted intimacy as a necessity for living a healthy balanced life. Rabbi Kirzner, may his memory be blessed, speaks simply and yet profoundly on all levels. The sound of this particular class is poor, but the content is great.
Jewish love is not based on one's skill for attracting another or on generating passion or lust. The ultimate relationship we hunger for must include appreciating the essence, character and goals of our future partner. From this, doesn't it stand to reason that 'dating' should be focused on long term considerations? Far from the 'Fiddler on the Roof' scenario, Jewish dating resonates precisely with the beauty and intimacy of a fruitful relationship.
The marital relationship creates an enormous sensitivity towards what our life partner thinks of us. Can we use this shared concern constructively to help build our spouse's image and self-esteem? Rabbi Kirzner not only gives a perceptive lecture on where negative relations stem from and how men and women interact, but also zeros in on genuine ways to communicate esteem and gratitude.
There is an opinion that the most important message of the megillah read on Purim is that a woman should give respect to her husband. Could this really be more important than remembering the miraculous redemption of the Jews? Rabbi Zweig explains this strange message and how to understand it in context. Hear about the true nature of overcoming our selfish side on Purim and learning how to give with a full heart both on this fun-filled day and the rest of the year.
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