This may come as a surprise, but divorce lawyers don’t like to see couples split up any more than anyone else. We have a steady stream of clients even in the best of times, which goes to show just how difficult it is to maintain a healthy marriage. After decades of working with unhappy couples, we’ve learned a few things about what seems to work and what doesn’t when someone is trying to keep their marriage healthy and happy.
Is it time for you to revitalize your marriage? This map of Nutley, Montclair, and the surrounding areas is a great place to start when you’re planning a date night, seeking support, or ready to try out a new look.
Make Time for Date Night
One of the best ways for a couple to bond is by doing something they haven’t done before. Experiencing a new activity or catching a show or concert brings that sense of newness and spontaneity back to the relationship. You don’t need to be in the honeymoon phase to see things from a new perspective.
Montclair Art Museum
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
The Newark Museum of Art
Wellmont Theater
The Gravity Vault Rock Climbing Gym
Pinot’s Palette
Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Getting some fresh air and moving your body has been proven to increase endorphins, and it may even increase your self esteem. Try to get out with your partner and experience your local parks and gardens, weather permitting. This isn’t about being a professional athlete! Just feel the breeze and enjoy the local sights.
Presby Iris Gardens
Cherry Blossom Welcome Center at Branch Brook Park
Eagle Rock Observation Deck
Tulip Springs
Edgemont Park
Canterbury Park
Seek Support During Difficult Times
There’s no shame in asking for help if you’re struggling with your mental health or relationship. Individual and marriage therapists have dedicated their career to helping people who are going through a tough time, so they know how to support you as you explore difficult topics and emotions. Other wellness practices, from yoga to acupuncture, can all help you feel more balanced so you bring a better energy to your marriage.
Mental Health Association of Essex And Morris
Nutley Family Service Bureau
University Behavioral Health Care
Good Vibes Yoga Bar
Healspace
Lyndhurst Meditation
RECOVR Acupuncture
Try Out A New Look
You shouldn’t feel pressured to change your look for your partners’ sake, but if you’ve been married for a while, you may want to try out a new look for fun. Whether you’re looking for a new outfit to a whole new hairdo, here are some spots around town that can help with your transformation.
Salon Nine28 of Nutley
Portray Salon
Michaeal J’s Barbering Co.
Classic Man Cut & Shave
Seven x Seven Boutique
C.S. Cagas Clothing
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