According to MSN Money (Sept. 2005), not counting Higher Education, which can mount to $150,000, and not counting private schools and hospital bills, a child costs $135K ($40K/year, income) ; $185K($40-70K/year income); and $270K (70K+/year, income). Children 15-17 years old are more expensive. Expensive? Mamma mia!

If you are thinking of employing the services of a marriage counselor, here are some tips to ensure you get the most value for your time and money.

Whatever I do - such as my work, my yoga, making love, meditation, working - I do with all my heart, wholeheartedly, by throwing myself away and letting life take its natural course completely. But if my manner becomes habitual or self righteous, then anything I do will be wrong. It will be good for nothing. Always be a novice, a learner, no matter if we have been in love for 100 years with the same person, make a fresh start every day. We must always remember that love is unavailable to those who have a long memory. Simple people love more. That's called the Aussie Spirit. Australian people know how to lighten up, and that really helps life to shine.

If you have been married for a while, it's easy to get lost in your busy lifestyles. Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the roses.

Clear boundaries are essential to attracting the love of your life. Have you defined yours?