The author, famous in the field of family counseling, relates his experiences and subsequent inferences in the field of family life. (RWP)

In an interview, a marriage counselor answers questions concerning sex in marriage. He concludes that sex alone is too narrow a base for a marriage to rest upon and for a successful marriage, there is a need for a deeper basis of companionship. (Author/CG)

A simple test is described that has proven highly effective when used by married couples. It can be self-administered. Couples who use it can learn a great deal about their relationship and do so in terms of positive insights which they can then use to promote mutual growth. (Author)

Discussions of sexual situations may stir erotic feelings in both therapist and patient. Experienced counselors can handle these emotions, but less scrupulous ones may exploit the patient. (Author)

This paper examines the concept of marriage enrichment, seeing it as a response to the transition from institutional to companionship marriage in our contemporary world. Modern marriage requires "interpersonal competence," rather than skill in role functioning, in order to succeed. (Author)

Experimentation with short contact marriage counseling and some of the results are described. The author is convinced that the new approaches are more effective than those they replaced. (Editor)