The Relationship between Closeness and Happiness in Married Life
Most of us assume that there is a positive relationship between closeness and happiness in married life. But how close someone is to their partner is not directly correlated to how happy they are in the relationship. It is perfectly possible for a couple that is emotionally distant to be…
Turn Your Partner Into Your Soul Mate – Marriage Advice
Some people believe in soul mates. They believe that there’s a single person with whom one can a deep feeling of affinity, love and intimacy. This is why you’ll often hear people say that they “married the wrong person.” In fact, 30% of divorced women give this as one of…
What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?
Do you know what a healthy marriage looks like? Most of us know what unhealthy relationships look like. We know that physical abuse, constant conflict and name calling have no place in a healthy relationship. However, it is not enough to know what you don’t want in your relationship. You…
What To Do When Your Spouse Lies To You – Marriage Problems
There are many reasons why people lie to the one’s they love. They may be afraid of disappointing their partners or trying to protect their egos. Whatever the case, being lied to by a spouse is very hurtful. It causes marriage problems and eventually leads to the breakdown of a…
Having a Healthy Marriage When Things are Changing
People and relationships change, it’s a fact of life. Things such as becoming parents, job loss, health problems, financial issues can change who you are as a person and change your healthy marriage with your spouse. However, not all change is bad. Just because your spouse is changing doesn’t mean…
Pursue a Deeper Friendship with your Spouse for a Good Marriage
It is not possible to have a good marriage without friendship. This is why so many people marry their best friends. However, friendship requires regular nurturing and nourishment. The pressures of everyday life can slowly erode the friendship that you had when you were dating and turn your marriage into…
From a Surviving Marriage to a Thriving & Happy Marriage
All a marriage needs to survive is two people who are willing to stay together! Their presence is pretty much all that is required! A thriving and happy marriage, on the other hand, is a different ball game. Certain conditions are necessary in order for a marriage to move from…
Happy Marriage – Fall in Love All Over Again
There are many husbands and wives who love each other but are not in love with each other. While this is perfectly satisfying for some people, most people crave romantic love from their spouses. In fact, romantic love is necessary for a happy marriage! Romantic Love vs. Platonic Love Not…
3 Things That Married Life Teaches Us About Ourselves
Ever wondered why marriage makes people healthier, wealthier and happier? Well, it’s because married life is sort of like a mirror. It forces us to see who we really are and what we need to adjust and change. Many of us do not expect marriage to bring out the “worst”…
Enjoy Married Life: Live and Love in the Moment
As humans, we are constantly reliving the past and planning for the future. It’s the way our brains are wired. Living in the moment and enjoying the now doesn’t come naturally for most of us. We need to make a conscious effort to enjoy everyday moments in the midst of…