Rebuilding Trust After Physical or Emotional Infidelity
One of the saddest days for a husband or wife is when they discover their spouse betrayed them. Hopefully, that day never comes for you. But, if it ever does, you have two choices: 1) Stay and heal the relationship to save your marriage, or 2) Leave. If you decide…
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…
The Truth Behind the Seven-Year Itch
In 1955, the world was introduced to the seven-year itch; it was the title of the film starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell. Skip this part if you’re not a fan of spoilers because we’re about to introduce the movie briefly. See, the film revolved around Monroe’s attempts at seducing…
When Your Partner Accuses You of Infidelity
Accusations of infidelity between spouses are more common that you’d think. This is because it is very easy for spouses to mistake fizzling romance, lack of attention from their spouses and other marital problems for signs of infidelity. Sadly, false accusations of infidelity made in anger or jest have ended…
The Right Time to Apologize
“Never go to bed angry.” As a married couple, you’ve probably heard this age-old advice many times; it’s one of the most popular pieces of marriage advice. Scientific studies have even shown that there may be some merit to this advice. When you are asleep, your brain is busy reorganizing…
Rebulding Your Marriage After An Affair
Adultery breaks the heart of the innocent partner and damages the marriage. Infidelity fractures trust. Adultery, whether emotional or physical, is ugly. Anger, bitterness and resentment lead to heated words and bitter clashes. This situation spirals couples toward divorce or separation. But it does not have to if the husband…
This is What True Commitment Looks Like
What does the notion of “commitment” mean to you? What would your spouse have to do for you to be absolutely convinced that he or she is TOTALLY committed to you and your marriage? Within the context of marriage, commitment is about unity, faithfulness, monogamy, friendship, affection, love, respect and…
Testing your Partner can Sabotage your Happy Marriage
Do you sometimes feel the urge to set up “tests” for your husband or wife so as to measure his or her commitment to the marriage? Well, this is one of those things that seem like good ideas until you actually do them. The thing about testing your significant other…
When Your Spouse Has Had An Affair…
What do you do and how do you respond when you learn that your spouse has cheated on you? Is there hope for your marriage to be saved? Can your relationship be restored? As long as a husband and wife want to save their marriage after one or both of…
Is An Online Relationship Cheating – Yes Or No?
How would you feel about your husband or wife spending a great deal of time in an online relationship with someone else? Is it cheating? I suppose the safest answer is, “it depends.” If you and your spouse each have many friends of both genders with whom you spend a…