“Why do some experience pain and others don’t? The jury is still out; easy-going family may be a part of the answer”
I’m so happy for Dassi that she had the courage to end her toxic relationship with Ari. I cringe to think how that marriage would have looked. Ari obviously put himself and his image before his kallah and future wife. There were so many red flags in Ari’s behavior; I’m glad that Dassi saw them before it was too late.
Girls, look out for difficult personality traits in the boy you are dating. If he has a history of bad relationships, is controlling or possessive, mocks you or others, stay away.
Most importantly, listen to your gut! If something feels off or wrong, speak to a mentor. If you’re not sure what is bothering you, find someone with chochmah and life experience to help you work it through. Hashem gave you feelings and intuition to help protect you from an unhealthy marriage. Don’t brush off your concerns.
Penina Eisenberger
Marriage and dating coach and educator
I was terribly saddened by the response of a daughter to her pained mother, which gave her mother (and us all) a glimpse into the daughter’s heart and explained the reason she cut off contact with her parent.
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