How to Make Your Mate Miserable

After writing my last article, which focused on how to make yourself unhappy, I discovered that a married person, or someone in a committed relationship, often has difficulty following those guidelines. In fact, a supportive spouse can counteract all of your efforts to that end.

So the following is a recipe for making your mate miserable because misery loves company, and if your partner is unhappy, you get a leg up on your goal. Continue reading “How to Make Your Mate Miserable”

Sefiras HaOmer: Not just counting the days but making your days count

According to the Sefer HaChinuch, the reason we count the days between Pesach to Shavous is to show our great yearning and anticipation for the receiving of the Torah. When you are looking forward to an event, typically you count down the remaining days. For example, a bride looking forward to her wedding day will exclaim “ I am getting married In ten days, nine days, eight days!!!”  Continue reading “Sefiras HaOmer: Not just counting the days but making your days count”