Common Marital Problems: Will Having Kids Change Your Marriage?
Will having kids change your marriage? The short and simple answer is yes. In fact, the change that comes with having kids sometimes causes conflict and marital problems. Parenthood changes who you are as a person, and this is bound to change your relationship with your spouse. It can change…
5 Most Destructive Styles of Communication in Marriage
We all have unique communication styles influenced by our age, personality and culture among other factors. Our communication styles affect the way we share and receive information with others. Unfortunately, not all styles are beneficial when it comes to communication in marriage. Some styles can be harmful to your relationship…
Laying a Spiritual Foundation for a Happy Marriage
If you are a Christian, you should know that you cannot separate your spiritual growth from the growth of your marriage. Your relationship with God affects not only how you relate to your spouse but also how you make everyday decisions. It is impossible to have a happy marriage when…
Things You Will Discover About Your Partner in the First Year of Marriage
No matter how much effort you put into getting to know each other before marriage, there are some things that you won’t find out until you are in your first year of marriage. You may already know your spouse’s likes, dislikes, fears, dreams and aspirations but you probably don’t know…
Adjusting to Married Life – Marriage Tips for Newlyweds
Being a newlywed is no walk in the park. Things are constantly changing and there are lots of hurdles to overcome. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything that is going on between you and your spouse, as well as around you. Here are some marriage tips to help you…
Is There A Place For Prenuptial Agreements In Christian / Biblical Marriage?
What is a prenuptial agreement and is it a good idea for a Christian couple in a biblical marriage to have one? Basically, a prenuptial agreement it is a legally binding contract that establishes the property and financial rights and responsibilities of both parties in the event of a divorce….
Changing Your Name After Marriage – What You Need to Know
Many people, especially women, change their last names after marriage. Some do it because it’s tradition while others do it because they want to have the same last name as their spouse and kids. Whatever your reasons, if you are planning on changing your name after marriage, there are a…
Getting Married – The Nitty Gritty
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of getting married is probably the wedding or marriage ceremony. However, it takes a lot more than a marriage ceremony to get married. First and foremost, you need “permission” from the state in the form of a marriage license. The…
Why Get Married? Here are 5 Good Reasons
Marriage is becoming less and less popular everyday. Only about half of all American adults are married down from 72% in the ‘60’s. Some of the reasons why people used to get married in the old days are no longer relevant. For instance, women no longer need to marry for…
How Long Should You Date Before You Get Married?
How long does it take to determine whether the person you are dating is “the one?” One year? Two years? Three years? There is no hard and fast rule. There are couples who get married “too soon” and stay together for decades and couples who date for decades and then…