
Relationship Tips for a Happy Marriage Part 81: Learn More about Your Mate
How well do you know your spouse? When you first started dating your partner, you probably spent a lot of time on the phone with him or her. Both of you enjoyed listening to and learning more about each other. Unfortunately, if you are anything like most married couples, these…
Relationship Tips for a Happy Marriage Part 80: Make Eye Contact
Are looking for romantic ideas for you and your spouse? Try looking deep into each other’s eyes. The eyes are a window to the soul. Therefore, when you make eye contact with your partner, it is as if you can see their inner-most thoughts and feelings. A lingering look from…
Relationship Tips for a Happy Marriage Part 79: Be Creative
When a couple is happily married, “I love yous” abound. In fact, many people use the phrase very casually such as at the end of phone conversations or when separating which causes the “L-word” to lose its intimacy. Thankfully, there are many creative ways to say I love you. In…
Relationship Tips for a Happy Marriage Part 78: Follow Your Instincts
A study by scientists from Florida State University recently revealed that newlyweds always know on a subconscious level whether or not their marriage is going to work. You are probably wondering how this is possible. The truth is that your first instinct about a person or a relationship is often…
Relationship Tips for a Happy Marriage Part 77: Adore Your Mate
Let’s face it, everyone likes to be adored. In fact, in marriage it is often not enough to say “I love my husband” or “I love my wife.” You also need to express your love and regard for your spouse through your actions. Adoration is often a combination of love,…
Relationship Tips for a Happy Marriage Part 76: No Interference
Do your friends and relatives come to you with unsolicited advice or information regarding your marriage? How can you discourage this and still maintain healthy relationships with them? Interference from friends and family can cause tension even in happy marriages. In fact it is one of the leading causes of…
Relationship Tips for a Happy Marriage Part 75: Board Games
Board games for couples provide a fun way for couples to spend quality time together. They encourage conversation and allow players to put aside their thoughts and worries for a while and enjoy the game. Spouses also get the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company without spending much money. …
Relationship Tips for a Happy Marriage Part 74: Reap What You Sow
In love and marriage, much like most of life, you reap what you sow. This law is the basis for most advice for newlyweds. Sowing bitterness, anger and unforgiveness is the surest path to an unhappy marriage. On the other hand, sowing good seeds like hope, perseverance, patience, love, kindness,…
Relationship Tips for a Happy Marriage Part 73: Embrace Change
Change is the only constant in life. Therefore, naturally, all couples should expect their fair share of uncertainty and transitions in love and marriage. Embracing these changes can greatly accelerate the journey to healthy relationships. It is a lot easier to embrace change when you know exactly what to expect….
Relationship Tips for a Happy Marriage Part 72: Motivate Each Other
Everyone likes to be encouraged and one of the main benefits of marriage is having someone to motivate you every step of the way. Continuous affirmation and encouragement are necessary for a happy relationship. As a Christian married couple, it is your God-given responsibility to be each other’s biggest fans….