Shela Dean

Shela Dean is an attorney turned relationship coach. "Attorney as relationship coach" may be an oxymoron to most, but Shela points out that during her 20+ years as an estate and family attorney, she never once chased on ambulance to the ER, bribed a city official, used a loophole to get a miscreant out of jail, or said, "Sue the bastard!"

She did, however, see the impact of both big and small issues on relationships, everything from birth and death, addiction, infidelity, and illness, to who put the dent in the car or burned the toast that morning.

Shela felt that in order to serve her clients well, she needed to understand the dynamics of relationships. So, she studied everything she could get her hands on. Before long, she was counseling her clients on personal issues as much as on legal issues.

Sharing the wisdom gained in those 20 years along with Shela's personal marriage experience is now her life's work. Her lighthearted writing is humorous and conversational. Her approach is common sense practicality. Her advice is for all couples regardless of their age or the stage of their relationship.