Are You In A Time-Starved Marriage?

Time. It’s the one commodity on the planet that we can’t substitute or reproduce. Whether you’re an early riser or you tend to sleep late when the clock strikes twelve, a new day begins. It’s up to each of us how we will invest our time to reap the benefits. When we don’t know how […]
Have You Ever Heard Our Peanut Butter & Jelly Story?

Before Couples Academy became an internationally known marriage coaching and intensives practice, it started with a pact. Danielle Pettiford shares the story. Maybe you can relate to this story… After I got the girls off to school today, I went to one of my favorite places. I call it the Zen Den and for me, […]
Can You Tell The Difference Between An Emotional Affair And A Friendship?

Which is worse? A physical affair or an emotional affair? Do you know the difference? Click here to understand the difference and why same-sex friendships can be dangerous and open the door to an emotional affair.
It’s A Thin Line Between Privacy & Secrecy

Secrecy is the number one organizing principle of an affair. However, secrets aren’t all fun and games. They fuel the lies, the denial, the deception, and all of the elaborate strategies that go into a cover-up. While most spouses are put off by their spouse’s secrecy, some become unwilling participants in it. Afraid to let […]
Hasani Pettiford Hosts New Series Little Women LA: Couples Retreat

The Little Women LA: Couples Retreat series is a ‘necessary good’ that has been missing from television for quite some time and is finally upon us. As a Marriage Coach and Infidelity Recovery Specialist, I am very selective with what projects I align myself with. I want to ensure that a positive and penetrating message […]