Do You Know These 5 Things About Your Spouse?
How well do you think you know your spouse? Sometimes you think you know them so well you can read their mind, and other times you find yourself wondering, “Who are you? I don’t even know you anymore!” I’m not sure we ever reach the point where we can know…
3 Tips on Forming a Fight-Free Financial Plan for Your Family
Please enjoy this week’s post on marriage and money written exclusively for Mad About Marriage by Sophia Emma! Whether we’d care to admit it or not, money can spark some of the biggest family fights. In fact, Bride’s article on common arguments states that money is allegedly responsible for up to 19%…
Intimacy-Givers & Intimacy-Killers In Marriage
A marriage without intimacy is a cold and lonely place. Some may even say it’s a place of misery; a prison. Both partners must work to maintain satisfying and meaningful levels of intimacy and do whatever it takes to restore it when it’s fading or lost. To keep the fires…
Good Reasons To Get (or stay) Married
Maybe you’ve been dating for a while and hope the relationship leads to something permanent. If so, what are some reasons why you should marry the person you’ve been dating? (If you’re already married but are going through some hard times, these might be the reasons you’re looking for to…
Rebuilding Lost Trust In Marriage
Trust is the foundation for happy, healthy, and lasting relationships. Obviously, there are other factors, too. But when a husband and wife lose trust in each other, the marriage will end eventually. Even if they don’t get a divorce, the relationship won’t recover unless the trust is restored and solid…
Cooling The Fires of Marital Conflict
It’s impossible and unrealistic for two imperfect people to have a “perfect” relationship. Perfect relationships are myths. People in love will disagree, get mad, fight, argue, and disturb each other’s peace from time to time. If you want a conflict-free life where your emotional and mental peace is never disrupted,…
10 Ways To Ruin Your Marriage
Here’s a list of ten things that will ruin your marriage. They might not cause damage immediately, but each one is a cause set in motion that will eventually harm your relationship. If any of these ten behaviors are present in your marriage, take action to right the ship before…
What Are The Causes And Symptoms Of Depression?
Clinical depression is a medical condition that doesn’t just affect your outlook and mood, but it affects your marriage too. According to WebMd, depression doesn’t cause divorce; it’s not dealing with the consequences of depression that can lead to divorce. Depression is often called the “blues.” Someone who is depressed feels…
Five Ways to Have Your Needs Met in Marriage
No one wants to stay in a marriage where their needs aren’t met. In fact, according to an article on MarriageSavers.com, “Astonishingly, there seems to be a much higher risk of divorce in marriages where spouses are not meeting each other’s emotional needs than there is in all the marriages that…
Six Tips To Make Fear An Ally Instead Of An Enemy
Fear can be an enemy or a friend. It can hold you back and keep you stuck or propel you forward in an attitude of determination and resourcefulness. Fear can overwhelm you with worry and uncertainty, making you dread tomorrow. Or, it can make you say, “I’ve had enough!” motivating…