Pay Attention to the Little Things
Marriage is just as much about the little things as it is about big things. The small everyday moments of love and support are just as essential to a happy marriage as big things like communication, faithfulness, honesty and trust. In fact, it’s the little things that make everyday married…
Not All Communication is Good for Your 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…
Give Your Partner a Nice Gift Just Because
Do you and your partner exchange gifts in marriage even when there is no occasion or holiday that demands gift giving? Giving a surprise gift on Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries and holidays lessens the surprise because chances are that the recipient was already expecting it. Sometimes it is good to…
Your Husband or Wife Should Know Your Fears and Insecurities
Most people would love to be able to stifle all their insecurities and have a care-free marriage, but that’s hard to do. Fears and insecurities have a way of coming out when it’s most inconvenient. Also, hiding your insecurities can leave you feeling trapped and keep you from achieving your…
Do You Have Trust Issues?
Trust issues are a major cause of lack of trust in a relationship. They hinder a people’s ability to be vulnerable with each their spouses and to give their all to their marriages. Unfortunately, many people who have trust issues are either unaware or unwilling to admit that they have…
Establish Your Own Family Traditions
Having a traditional marriage complete with a set of family traditions is not as bad as it is sometimes made out to be. In fact, we sometimes follow tradition without realizing it. For example, many people enjoy traditional weddings with bridal gowns and tuxedos, vows, wedding cakes and bridal parties….
Take Care of Your Health
Are you wondering what good health has to do with a happy marriage? Part of being happily married is being able to have fun, share your hobbies and be adventurous together. To do this, you need to be healthy. Although you vowed to stand by each other in sickness and…
Take This Marriage Advice with a Grain of Salt
Not all marriage tips can or should be followed to the letter. In fact, always make sure that you understand the spirit and intent behind a marriage tip before applying it to your marriage. Following marriage advice blindly can make a troubled marriage worse or put unnecessary strain on a…
Keep Your Finances in Check
Money is a sensitive issue for many married couples. This is probably because most people do not bother to seek advice on how to merge finances with their partner until they start fighting about money. It’s no wonder that money is the number one reason for divorce. If you want…
Show Love with Delicious Food
Food is one of the greatest pleasures. Some of us enjoy trying new and exciting foods, while others would rather enjoy their favorite foods. When dating, your partner’s favorite food is one of the first things you find out about him or her. You discover most of this information by…