4 Tips For Dealing With Differences
No two people are exactly the same even if they have “everything” in common. So it isn’t surprising when disagreements flare up. Acknowledging that we are different, and accepting our differences, is one of the first steps in resolving conflict. Unfortunately not everyone thinks this way. Do you know people…
Red Flags That You Need Marriage Help
Marriage problems can strike at any time. I’ve seen marriages last less than a year and others fail after thirty years. There is no such thing as a trouble-free marriage. But if any of the following 6 red flags are present in your relationship, then you should seek marriage help…
6 Ways To Re-Spark Your Marriage
There was a time when you and your spouse were so deeply in love that nothing could pull you apart. Remember? But “they” tell us that the day comes when the flames die and passion fades. Here’s some relationship advice: I say that we deserve better. It is up to…
Save Your Marriage From Financial Problems
Financial problems are one of the most common causes of marriage trouble. Bills and debt cause many, many arguments over money. And if one spouse loses his or her job, it gets even more stressful as their new financial situation requires painful adjustments and sacrifices. It’s not easing coping with…
What Is The Secret Of A Happy Marriage, Really?
What helps to make for a happy marriage, really? Personality? Whether one or both partners are introverted or extroverted, or opposite since “opposites attract?” Coming from the same religion? Community? Circle of friends? Having the same likes and dislikes? What is a happy marriage – and how do you even…
Marriage: Unhealthy Compromise
It’s commonly believed that compromise keeps a marriage strong and healthy. But can there be too much compromise in a marriage? Absolutely. When? When one spouse feels like he or she is doing MOST of the compromising! Or when there is so much compromising between the spouses that the marriage…
Common Marriage Problems: The Extra-Marital Affair
With four out of ten marriages ending in divorce, and nearly half of all marriages being affected by marital unfaithfulness, I think it’s safe to say that the “extra-marital affair” has become (unfortunately) a common marriage problem. Few things in life are as painful as discovering that your spouse has…
Common Marriage Problems: Finding Good, Free Relationship Advice
Are you looking for some free relationship advice? Free relationship advice is everywhere today it seems; TV, radio, Internet, countless books (okay, technically not free but pretty close). “Relationship experts” abound. And although some of these experts have never been married, or have had multiple divorces, this doesn’t stop them…
Common Marriage Problems Part 3: Neglect
Does your partner feel neglected and complain that you don’t spend enough time them? Neglect is a common problem that is causing many couples to seek marriage counseling today. Career demands and increased workloads are often the source of marital neglect. In the early years of a marriage, a spouse…
Common Marriage Problems Part 2: Jealousy
Are you unhappy when your spouse spends time with someone else? Do you often find yourself questioning what he or she thinks and does? Then this could be the beginnings of jealousy in your relationship. Unfortunately, if jealousy is left unchecked it can ruin your marriage, and even extend beyond…