The vet said we should put down our elderly dog; our young son had other plans
My son was learning to love unconditionally: "It's good that you exist, even when you no longer bring me pleasure or utility.”
Orfa Astorga
Professor Orfa Astorga de Lira. Family Counselor. Master's degree in marriage and family. University of Navarra.
Latest articles by Orfa Astorga
What is “humility therapy”?
Growing in humility can help us achieve true peace and inner freedom.
The recipe for a long-lasting marriage
A couple who's been happily married for 40 years reveals some of the secrets to making love last.
3 Secrets to caring for the elderly from those who work with them
Each human person has something to contribute, and compassionate care brings the best out of the elderly.
The two engines that fuel married love for the long haul
Lasting love in a marriage changes over time, and it helps if spouses know and expect that.
I avoided death as much as possible, until a friend’s loss set me straight
A funeral helped me live life more fully.
Would your wife marry you all over again?
When a group of men realized they weren't sure of the answer, they decided to make some changes.
Financial problems don’t have to destroy your marriage: How one couple survived
A testimony about how one couple learned to live within their means and to love each other more than material things.
My son is getting divorced … How can I help?
Focus on the children of the marriage that is falling apart — your grandchildren.
Finding love after widowhood: One woman’s story
No matter our age, love and new commitment are still possible.
3 Hallmarks of an authentic marriage
Don't let yourself be fooled by substitutes for love -- look for these key ingredients.
The 7 phases of anger in marriage
It's important to extinguish the first few sparks of anger and not let it become a consuming fire.
Your relationship didn’t fail because ‘love just faded away’
Why you shouldn't blame a breakup on dwindling love. It's not a third party you can hold responsible.