Omar Ruiz, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Co-authored Articles (13)
14 Signs Your Wife Is Not Attracted To You (& How to Move Forward)
''Recognizing and repairing signs of a fading marriage'' When you first get married, the honeymoon phase is real. You want to spend every waking moment with your wife and shower her with love and affection. But over tim...
13 Ways to Win Back Your Wife
A complete guide to help you examine your relationship and get your marriage back on trackYou and your wife have grown apart, and you’re hoping to re-establish the connection you used to share before the separation win...
How to
Tell Your Parents You Have a Girlfriend
You found an amazing girlfriend. The only bad part is that your parents do not know about her yet. Relax! Remember that your parents may be more understanding than you think. Just pick a time and place, plan what you’r...
18 Hopeful Signs That Your Spouse Wants You Back After Separation
How to tell when a partner is willing to reconnect You’re separated from your spouse, but you can’t help wondering: is there a possibility of rekindling the romance? Separation is never easy for either partner, but t...
11 Tips for Going through a Marriage Separation While Living Together
When your marriage is going through a rough patch, you might decide that a separation is your next best move. But having one person move out of the home isn’t always possible—whether it’s for financial reasons, par...
How to
Find a Husband
As many single women know, finding a husband can be a difficult task. You can, however, improve your chances of achieving marital bliss by searching for the right kind of guy in the right manner and in the right places.
How to
Deal with a Nagging Wife
Nagging is a frequent complaint of married couples. It is a cycle of behavior that usually starts if one party feels that nagging is the only way to get what they want. If your wife's nagging is getting to you, there are...
What to Do if Your Partner is Controlling
Plus, signs of a controlling spouse and what causes this behavior Maybe everything was great in the beginning, but now it feels like your spouse is trying to micromanage your every move. A spouse who is controlling can b...
How to
Tell Your Parents About Your Crush
So you have that beautiful person in your mind? You're thinking about them constantly, but haven't told anyone yet? You've finally decided to tell your parents! However, do you find keeping your cool too hard? Or you're ...
How to
Solve Marriage Problems in Islam
Marriage is one of the cornerstones of a Muslim life. As the Prophet (peace be upon him) once said: “Marriage is my precept and practice. Those who do not follow my practice are not among me.” But just because Allah ...
How to
Have a Great Marriage
The wedding is over and now you can't wait to start your life together. But what can you do to ensure you have a great marriage? To help you out, we've rounded up experts' top tips for having a successful, fulfilling mar...
How to
Convince Your Mom to Give Your Girlfriend a Chance
Sometimes, your mom will not click instantly with your girlfriend. This can cause a great deal of conflict at home and with your girl. Convincing your mom to accept your new girlfriend can be especially tough. The first ...
How to
Convince Your Parents to Let You Have Your Own Bedroom
You are ready for a room of your own, but you don't think your parents are ready to give it to you. Your parents are in control, so convincing them to give you what you want can be a challenge. Look at the situation from...
