Communication in Marriage: My Partner is All Talk and No Action
Everyone knows that communication in marriage is the secret to a happy and long married life. However, all that communication must be backed by some action otherwise it’s all in vain. If your partner talks a good game but does not come through when you need him, you know exactly…
Affair Recovery – Getting Your Spouse’s Trust Back After an Affair
You had an affair and your wife or husband found out, but she or he has decided to forgive you and the two of you are on your way to affair recovery. However, everything has changed. Your spouse is a lot more suspicious now, you can tell that the trust…
Can a Marriage Survive Spousal Abuse?
Most people consider spousal abuse to be a deal breaker, so the question of whether or not a marriage can survive and thrive after abuse is rarely addressed. The truth is that it is possible for a marriage to survive abuse but it is also very difficult. The fact that…
Marital Problems: Dealing with Accusations of Infidelity
Accusations of infidelity between spouses are more common that you’d think. This is because it is very easy for spouses to mistake fizzling romance, lack of attention from their spouses and other marital problems for signs of infidelity. Sadly, false accusations of infidelity made in anger or jest have ended…
When You’re the Only One Trying to Fix Your Marital Problems
In an ideal world, spouses would be equally committed to fixing their marital problems and improving their marriages. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes one spouse gives up on the marriage and stops trying to fix it leaving the other spouse to do all the work. It is…
His, Hers or Ours? – The Secret to a Happy Blended Family
Remarrying when you have kids presents unique challenges. Not only do you need to learn how to live with your new spouse, but also how to live with your step kids- if any. You need to put in work to turn your new family into a cohesive blended family. But,…
Love and Marriage: Is Love Enough for a Lasting Marriage?
The simple answer is no! Love alone is not enough for a long-lasting and happy marriage. This is not to say that it is not an important; a marriage still needs some passion to succeed. However, there’s more to love and marriage than passion. One very important aspect of marriage…
Emotional vs. Physical Intimacy in Marriage: Which is One More Important?
Many people do not realize is that there are two distinct forms of intimacy in marriage: emotional and physical intimacy. And those who realize it wonder whether one form of intimacy is more important than the other. Emotional Intimacy Spouses crave an emotional bond with each other. They want to…
Spousal Abuse That Leaves No Scars
When most of us hear the words “spousal abuse” we automatically think of physical violence. We often forget that abuse doesn’t always leave scars and emotional abuse can be just as harmful as physical abuse. Studies have actually shown that mental abuse produces the same structural and functional irregularities in…
Communication That Destroys Marriages – What to Avoid in Communication in Marriage
Communication is said to be the key to resolving most, if not all, marital problems. This has led many people to mistakenly believe that all communication in marriage is good. Sadly, while effective communication can fix many marriage problems, poor communication can cause conflict and make those problems so much…