We encounter a dizzying number of people over the course of our lives. In some cases, hopefully a small number, certain types of conflict or tragedy can make the experience uncomfortable. If that occurs, here are suggestions to manage it. The Ex-Files “Love Seminar” author Helen Chen says that 85 percent of relationships end badly,…

Commentary In 2018, The Atlantic published a rather interesting essay extolling the virtues of men who decided to sacrifice their careers to raise their children. In doing so, their wives became the primary breadwinners. The essay, aptly titled “How Stay-at-Home Dads Are Redefining Manhood,” celebrated these supposedly brave men. However, the redefinition of manhood comes…

SANTA ANA, Calif.—The Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office set a record for marriages on Feb. 22, owing to the popularity of the palindrome date of 2-22-22. Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen extended his office hours to meet the demand for marriages on the date, which many considered lucky. His office issued 335 marriage licenses and performed 327 civil…

With the virus lockdowns and many people working from home, one of the side effects has been that marriages and relationships are having increased tensions. To get a better sense of the troubles people are facing, the questions being brought to marriage counselors, and for some tips on how to help strained relationships, we’ve invited…