Staying Happily Married while Caring for Aging Parents
People are living longer. Which means that many couples today are caring for an aging parent or loved one who lives with them. This is a blessing for everyone involved, but over time it can become a source of profound stress. If this situation is stressing your marriage, then you…
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…
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….
You Don’t Have to Agree on Everything
Ever reached a dead end in a disagreement with your spouse? Where none of you could convince the other to “cross over to the other side?” There are only two ways to deal with such a situation. You can either agree to disagree for a happy marriage or keep on…
Letting Go Of The Past
Unresolved hurt is poison to a marriage. It slowly erodes the trust and emotional connection between the couple, and drains both parties emotionally making it difficult for them be intimate with each other. To avoid this, every married person should learn how to let go of the past, specifically past…
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…
Never Stop Saying “I Love You”
Do you sometimes wonder what you can do to keep your spouse feeling special and loved? The truth is there is no better than to telling him or her exactly how you feel. A simple, verbal “I love you” or a love note will keep your husband or wife reassured…
Little Acts of Love
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…
Get the Marriage You Deserve
Whether you are married or considering marriage, you’ve probably heard couples say that marriage is hard — especially if you want to make it last. Well it is. Much harder than one might think in fact. And with the number of divorces increasing each year, it’s hard to refute this…