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Jeff Teichert
MEET AUTHOR Jeff Teichert
Jeff Teichert and his wife Cathy Butler Teichert are the founders of “Love in Later Years” (LILY), which ministers to Latter-day Saint mid-singles seeking peace, healing, and more joyful relationships; and the authors of the book Intentional Courtship: A Mid-Singles Guide to Peace, Progress and Pairing Up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Author's Published Articles
Steadfast and Flowing: The Marriage of Contraries
In marriage, opposites don’t just attract—they refine and complete.
From ‘Bad Picker’ to Better Partner: Beating the Odds in Second and Third Marriages
A recent divorcee, who had been married and divorced a…
Back to Basics: Financial Survival After Divorce
If you are dealing with financial overwhelm incident to divorce,…
What if You Haven’t Had Children?
I want to reassure the many childless Latter-day Saints that…
The Deadly Poison of Blame
As I have been divorced and interacted with numerous divorcees,…
From Healing to Happily Ever After: Why Mid-Singles Must Take the Leap Into Love
People find all sorts of contorted strategies attempting to find…
Neil Peart: A Legendary Drummer’s Example of Rebuilding Life After Loss
By 1997, Neil was world famous and wealthy beyond what…
The Unique Challenges of Latter-day Saint Mid-Single Men
For most men, divorce means not only the loss of…
Lost it All? How to Rebuild Financial Stability After Divorce
“When you have the strength and determination to face the…
Braving Love Again: Healing From Heartbreak and Embracing Connection
One of the hardest challenges of life after divorce is…
The Heart’s Deception: Why Love is a Choice—Not Just a Feeling
The belief that an intense attraction is the primary consideration…
From Pain to Peace: The Journey to Emotional Healing After Divorce
During close to a decade in the singles community, and…
How God Restores What the Years Have Taken
As the new year dawns, let us begin anew. You…
Real Love vs. Imitation Love: Lessons for Enduring Relationships
In a culture captivated by a highly emotional vision of…
Overcoming Fear to Find Love
Our brain’s primary function is survival. Our brains use fear…
How to Safeguard Your Heart While Searching for Eternal Love
The idea of risking pain to find love is powerful,…
Is Stonewalling Hurting Your Relationship? Here’s How to Fix It
When one party refuses to engage in dialogue, shutting down…
Do Boundaries Help or Hinder Relationships?
Today, many see “boundaries” as essential to a healthy relationship…
Tools for Putting Out and Preventing Fires in Your Relationship
Just as you would take steps to prevent fires from…
Your Single Adult Dating Journey: Where to Begin?
Whatever the reasons, it remains true that many mid-singles who…
For Singles: Lessons in Personal Transformation and Faith from the Book of Enos
Many of us may be familiar with the story from…
Hope after Divorce. A Happy Ever After is Waiting
Maya Angelou said, "Do the best you can until you…
Emergency Fund Challenge for Singles
Do you have an emergency fund? Most Americans don't, and…
Single Moms: A Man is Not a Financial Plan
You cannot hope that marrying a man with a good…
From Covenant-Breakers to Peace-Makers: The Journey of Forgiveness in Divorce
One of the most common complaints I have heard by…
Beyond Blame: Nurturing Relationships in the Inferno of Frustration
While you can likely make an argument that the other…
Trusting in the Lord’s Promises as we are Nourished by General Conference
General conference is a divine symphony where Church leaders share…
Dating and the Principle of “Least Interest”
The principle of "least interest" is simply that the partner…
How to Succeed in Your Next Marriage
In response to last week’s satirical article about how to…
How to Ruin Your Next Marriage
Divorce survivors who wish to remarry should think carefully and…
Do You Believe in Miracles – Even in Difficult Times?
Sometimes we suffer a series of things that look like…
My Fiancé Held Back His Concerns Over Being Sealed to Me: What Should I Do?
I recently read a letter written by a woman who…
It Took Losing Everything to Be Grateful for Something
When I was married to my first wife, with two…
Falling in Love with Conference as We Study the Talks
As the leaves are falling outside and as we celebrate…
Reflections on Fall and Singles in the Church
Autumn is a time of reflection. We think of the…
Five Ways to Approach Adversity With Strength
When my first marriage broke down, it seemed to take…
A Positive Outlook Helps in Dating and Relationships
Knowing what we all fear about dating, what can we…
How Soon Should I Date After Divorce?
When you are thinking of remarriage, please consider this counsel.
Generational Shifting Pioneers
Codependency (excessive reliance on relationships) tends to be learned in…
The Blessing of Abundant Options
Thinking abundantly and putting our trust in God can give…
When Mid-Singles Face Rejection
Being a socially active single adult carries the virtually constant…
Happy Single Father’s Day
If you are experiencing frequent visits from the all-too-common feeling…
Finding Emotional Freedom
Many who have been divorced have experienced heartbreak, betrayal, and…
Your Imperfect Family Situation Can Be Perfected in Him
Life is messy, and we are often challenged to the…
Cultivating Positive Thoughts After Divorce
When a mid-single friend gets engaged, you may be tempted…
Helping Things Go Right in Relationships
The beginning of forming healthy relationships is not looking for…
Let Your Heart Be Open to Love
Dr. Greg Baer teaches about "emotional sunburns," which represent the…
The Law of Unintended Consequences
As we explore relationships, there will always be unintended consequences…
Does Managing Your Stories Solve Everything?
In my coaching practice, I work at helping mid-singles to…
Is a Long-Distance Relationship for Me?
Some ask why they should consider a long-distance relationship, when…
Successful Dating Starts with Active Healing
Many people say time heals all wounds, but that isn’t…
A St. Patrick’s Day Lesson for Latter-Day Saint Singles
Seven years ago this St. Patrick's Day, a woman named…
Designing Your New Life After Divorce
President David O. McKay famously quoted J. E. McCulloch, for…
When the Loss of Your Fairytale “Hurts”
All of us who are (or have been) mid-singles, have…
Expectations and Relationships
Expectations create a sense of obligation, which eventually becomes a…
When You Aren’t Feeling the Good Tidings of Great Joy
How can I have great joy if I’m newly divorced?…
Four Suggestions for Finding Hope When All Seems Lost
Sometimes the circumstances of life seem so overwhelming and unfixable…
How NOT to End up “Like an Old Married Couple”
You know the cringe-worthy old married couple who openly bicker…
Mid-Singles, Mistletoe, and Making Merry
For whatever reason you are mid-single, the holidays are more…
The Role of Confidence in Courtship
A confident man is able to take emotional risks. This…
Divorce and the Holidays
The holidays, which are fast approaching, often accentuate the grief…
Is Dating Like Car Shopping?
While seeking your forever partner is hardly the same thing,…
Facing Financial Difficulties as a Mid-Single
Whether you are a single mom forced into the workforce…
Grief and the Hope for Healing
My adult life has included an extraordinary number of major…
Is There Anyone Out There for Me?
If you think about it, creating a relationship with another…
How Much Should We Heal Before Dating?
While it is important to give yourself some time to…
A Hall of Fame Football Coach’s Mid-Single Journey
Shortly after Coach Cowher left the Pittsburgh Steelers, his wife…
Faithful Mid-Singles Are Pioneers
As mid-singles, many of you have faced the hardships of…
Offering Divine Love in the Dating World When You’ve Been Hurt
Divine love is God’s universal love for His children. It…
Dealing with Mid-Single Exhaustion
Some of you are overloaded, having all the responsibility for…
Dealing with the Collateral Damage of Divorce
One of the most unanticipated and difficult consequences of divorce…
Single Parenting and Step Parenting
For those who find themselves single parenting, whether through death…
The Role of Gratitude in Mid-Single Life
If you are still single (or single again), be grateful…
How Do I Adjust to Being Single Again?
If you have been “left behind,” as one reader put…
Facing the Adversities of Mid-Single Life without Fear
Most mid-singles are survivors. You have figured out how to…
A Forty Day and Forty Night Challenge For Mid-Singles
The number 40 is mentioned 157 times in the Bible.…
17th Century Wisdom for Today’s Mid-Singles
17th century English poet Robert Herrick penned these immortal words…
The Power of Our Thoughts to Bring Pain or Peace
It is one thing to feel the pain of loss…
“American Underdog”: A Film Review For Mid-Singles
Cathy and I recently had the chance to see the…
Could Divorce Be Part of God’s Plan For Me?
If we are divorced, we think something has gone horribly…
Mid-Singles: Trust the Process
Speaking of the restoration of the gospel, President Nelson said…
For Mid-Singles: A Chinese Legend about Falling in Love that Speaks to Us Now
As we were walking around Westlake on Sunday afternoon, viewing…
For Mid-Singles: Must Your Former Spouse Feel Bad for You to Feel Good?
One of the most often repeated things people said to…
For Mid-Singles: The Power of Relationship Rituals
Rituals can have a tremendous bonding quality for a relationship.…
Mid-Singles: Why We Must be Willing to be Vulnerable
For whatever reason, our godlike nature demands that love come…
Mid-Singles: “It Wasn’t Meant to Be This Way”
When you are inclined to feel like your life is…