My Husband or Wife is Not the Person I Married!
Do you ever catch yourself thinking that your partner is no longer the person you married? There is a sense of security that comes from knowing your spouse really well. It’s easy to trust someone when you can predict how he or she will react to a situation. However, people…
Everyone Loves a Good Compliment
Young couples are very generous with compliments. They just can’t stop expressing their appreciation and admiration for each other. But most couples don’t keep up these compliments after the honeymoon phase of marriage. Repeating the same compliments over and over again can get old very fast. However, it’s possible to…
5 Types of Intimacy That Every Marriage Needs
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “intimacy in marriage”? Is it physical intimacy? Physical intimacy is just a small part of intimacy in marriage. There are five types of intimacy that every marriage needs: physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual intimacy. Physical…
Be Creative with Romance
Not having enough time is a big issue for many married couples. However, this is not a good reason to have a dull marriage that is devoid of romance. You don’t have to plan every romantic moment with your partner. It is a lot more fun to seize these moments…
What Has Marriage Taught You About Yourself?
Ever wondered why married people are healthier, wealthier and happier than single people? It’s probably because marriage is like a mirror. It forces us to see yourself for who you really are. Marriage can bring out the “worst” and the “best” in you. You can’t go through marriage without finding…
First Christmas Together? Merge Your Holiday Traditions
The holidays can be challenging when you’re newlyweds. Mainly because you both you’re your own unique holiday and family traditions that you hold dear to your hearts and would like to continue to uphold. Sometimes these traditions conflict. For instance, if one of you always had a live, Douglas Fir…
Is Love All You Need?
Can a marriage succeed on love alone? Some people seem to think so! It’s why there are so many songs, movies,books and other creative works called “love is all you need.” The truth, though, is that it all depends on your definition of love. If you think love is a…
Gratitude Makes You a Better Spouse
Once again, it’s time to get together with family, enjoy some good food and be thankful. But before you get caught up in the holiday rush, spend a couple of minutes being grateful for your spouse and your marriage. Here’s why. It keeps you positive Gratitude makes you more positive…
Getting Along WIth Your Partner’s Friends
Not getting along with your partner’s friends can be a source of great conflict in your marriage. This is especially true if your husband or wife has known them for a long time. The last thing you want is for them to feel as if they have to choose between…
Be Proud of Yourself and Your Marriage
All relationships and marriages go through difficult times. Marriage problems are not an indictment of your abilities or lack thereof and should never be taken as such. Your self-confidence should not depend on how well your marriage is doing. It takes two self-confident people to make a marriage work. In…