The root causes of most, if not all, relationship problems are unmet expectations. If a couple is to have a happy marriage their expectations must be as close as possible to reality. First things first, your spouse is not a mind reader. You cannot possibly expect him or her to…

Many young couples are generous with compliments and therefore enjoy great intimacy in marriage. Think back to when you began dating your partner. You probably couldn’t stop yourself from expressing your appreciation and admiration for him or her.  Unfortunately, many couples do not keep up these compliments after marriage; after…

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…

Do you feel free to be yourself in your marriage? Many people try very hard to impress their partners at the beginning of their relationship. Some even go as far as changing their personality and pretending to be something they are not. However, after marriage these couples let loose and…

Many couples who say “I love you” to one another all the time have a surprisingly hard time saying “I’m sorry”.  What they don’t realize is that a sincere apology can be quite powerful against many relationship problems .  A sincere ‘I’m Sorry’ connects with the wronged party and motivates…

Keeping a home and family running involves a lot of errands and household chores. If they are not split properly, these tasks can  be too overwhelming for one person. However, splitting responsibility doesn’t always mean sharing responsibilities 50/50. Frankly, it is quite difficult to know when you have done your…

There is more to love and marriage than saying “I love you” to your wife or husband every now and then. Little acts of love help to maintain a happy and healthy relationship as they often require you to put your partner’s needs before your own. This is the essence…

Do you and your partner ever dress up in black tie attire and go out for a fun night out? If not, you are missing out on an exciting part of your marriage. Dressing up and going out is an integral part of dating and new romance.  New couples enjoy…

Is your marriage so somber and serious that it can be mistaken for a business partnership? Here are some tips on how to lighten up your marriage and make your relationship fun. Couples that have a light hearted approach to life and play fun relationship building games have happier marriages…

Skilled and active listening is one of the most powerful tools of communication in marriage. Being a good listener, has little to do with not talking too much. In fact, active listening is not an innate skill but rather something that every married couple has to cultivate. Everyone can learn…