Do you know your spouse’s secret fantasies or what turns him/her on?  Most people assume they know what their spouse’s like based on external factors such as a book they read on intimacy in marriage. However, each person is different. You should take time to find out your spouse’s likes…

Almost every relationship begins with a fairy tale romance. Two people fall so passionately in love that they cannot bear to be apart. In fact, most married couples have a wonderful first year of marriage romance. However, as the couple’s life changes as a result of kids coming into the…

Confidentiality is an essential part of any healthy relationship. Consistent communication in relationships can only occur when both parties feel comfortable enough to share their innermost selves with each other. In marriage, any confidential information that is shared between spouses must be guarded like a treasure. Sharing this information with…

One of the ways to have a healthy relationship and marriage is to spend time with friends of the same sex. Just because you are married, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have friends. Men, whether married or single, need to hang out with other men regularly. The same goes for…

Today, most working couples have to juggle the responsibilities of two or three roles: employee, spouse and parent. Their days start early in the morning and end late in the night, and 52 percent of these couples struggle to maintain work-life balance. Lack of proper work-life balance can cause stress…

A happy marriage doesn’t happen naturally. It requires a lot of intentional effort that goes beyond romantic idealism. Couples need certain skills in order to keep their marriages strong, happy and satisfying. Thankfully, many marriage counselors and religious institutions now realize the need for marital programs where couples can learn…

Studies show that a couple that shares the same spiritual values is more likely to enjoy a healthy relationship leading to a successful marriage. It is one of the main perks of being in a biblical marriage, and therefore, equally yoked.  In fact, marriage is as much a spiritual event…

Excuses are reasons given in an attempt to justify an offence and lessen responsibility. When people make excuses, they blame external factors for their mistakes instead of taking responsibility for them.  This is, however, not a good character trait as it can destroy healthy relationships. Excuses are different from reasons…

Would you describe yourself as a flexible person?  Flexibility in marriage means being open to each other’s plans and ideas, and being willing to go beyond the comfort zone where necessary. It also means getting over the idea that your desires are the most important consideration in the relationship and…

Keeping relationship journals can help with decision making and communication in relationships. Journals help couples to evaluate their relationships more easily and, therefore, make the necessary changes in a timely manner. A relationship journal is simply a diary of your relationship. Depending on the amount of effort you put towards…