Say “I Adore You” More Often
Let’s face it, everyone likes to be adored. In fact, in marriage it is often not enough to say “I love my husband” or “I love my wife.” You also need to express your love and regard for your spouse through your actions. Adoration is often a combination of love,…
When Your Partner Can’t Keep Promises
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…
3 Things Marriage Teaches You About Yourself
Ever wondered why married people are healthier, wealthier and happier than single people? It’s probably because marriage is like a mirror. It forces us to see yourself for who you really are. Marriage can bring out the “worst” and the “best” in you. You can’t go through marriage without finding…
Everyone Needs Reassurance and Validation
Young couples are very generous with compliments. They just can’t stop expressing their appreciation and admiration for each other. But most couples don’t keep up these compliments after the honeymoon phase of marriage. Repeating the same compliments over and over again can get old very fast. However, it’s possible to…
What To Do When You Need Time Alone
Personal space and privacy are an important part of a healthy marriage. It’s hard to have a healthy marriage when your entire lives revolve around each other and your kids. However, it’s also challenging to tell your spouse you want some alone time without hurting their feelings or getting into…
The Right Time to Apologize
“Never go to bed angry.” As a married couple, you’ve probably heard this age-old advice many times; it’s one of the most popular pieces of marriage advice. Scientific studies have even shown that there may be some merit to this advice. When you are asleep, your brain is busy reorganizing…
The Real Reason Why Your Partner Complains About Your Hobby
There is nothing wrong with having individual interests and hobbies when you are married. It not only allows you to maintain your individuality but also keeps boredom at bay. The trouble begins when hobbies turn into obsessions. When you start spending more time on your hobbies than you spend with…
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Bond With Your Partner
Marriage romance is necessary for a happy relationship. It triggers the release of oxytocin, otherwise known as the love hormone, in the brain, which promotes bonding between partners. This means that it is difficult to feel hopelessly in love with your spouse without romantic gestures. In fact, all couples should…
Stop the Blame Game in its Tracks
Has your husband or wife ever denied saying something that you vividly remember him or her saying? Well, it turns out that spouses often have different memories of the same event. Research shows that sometimes spouses can’t even agree on events that happened in the last 24 hours, like whether…
Don’t Share Too Much with Friends and Family
Any confidential information that is shared between spouses must be guarded like a treasure. Sharing this information with a third party, including friends and family, is dishonorable, and there are many ways in which it can go terribly wrong. Here are some of the things that could happen. Losing control…