The Illusion of Sameness in Marital Communication
Your husband or wife says something hurtful, you try to brush it aside for a couple of days but it’s eating you up inside, so you talk to him or her about it. And to your complete surprise your partner says, “That’s not what I meant! Why didn’t you ask…
What to do When Your Partner Annoys You
No matter how much you love your partner or how happily married you are, there are bound to be some things annoy you about them. May be they chew loudly, leave dirty clothes on the floor or make goofy jokes that you don’t think are funny. It’s tempting to ignore…
Common Pitfalls of Communication in Marriage
Every marriage survey says that poor communication is the leading cause of divorce. In fact, researchers can predict whether a couple will divorce by simply observing how the husband and wife communicate. But why is communication in marriage so hard? Why are so many couples getting it wrong? Lastly, what…
Getting your Spouse to Agree with You! – Communication in Marriage
Does it seem like your husband or wife never agrees with you? No one want’s to be in a relationship where every little decision turns into a battle or one where every suggestion is rejected without much communication in marriage. Sometimes you just want your spouse to not only acknowledge…
If You No Longer Enjoy Each Other’s Company…
Do you and your partner find yourselves not wanting to spend as much time together anymore? Would you like to get back to the honeymoon phase when you were inseparable? When couples are in the honeymoon phase, they enjoy each other’s company and want to be together ALL the time. They can’t stand…
Is Your Spouse Angry All the Time?
Anger is contagious, which makes being married to someone who is angry all the time very difficult. It takes a lot of effort to not react emotionally to the other person’s anger and avoid becoming an angry person yourself. It’s also difficult to be compassionate towards an angry partner. And…
Happily Married: Switching from Work Mode to Husband or Wife Mode
Are you the kind of person who takes work stress home with you? Is it easy for you to decompress and transition from work-mode to home-mode? Spouses can help each other cope with professional stress. However, this doesn’t mean you should dump all your stress on your partner. Even happily…
Intimacy in Marriage: When we Keep Secrets from Our Husbands and Wives
Self-disclosure is an important part of intimacy in marriage. Revealing yourself to your spouse is supposed to be a pleasant experience filled with understanding and acceptance, and devoid of judgment and criticism. But it doesn’t always happen that way. Why we Keep Secrets Fear is the main reason why we…
Happily Married? How Deep is Your Relationship with Your Spouse?
Most marriages start off with intense passion. Spouses are drawn to each other and being happily married seems quite easy. However, this initial passion does not create depth in the relationship. It does not prepare you for the hardships that you may encounter down the road. Many couples don’t realize…
Romantic Love: When Your Spouse Loves You Too Much!
Every married person wants to feel loved by their spouse. They want to know that their spouse cares a great deal for them and that marriage hasn’t changed that. Since romantic love is such a positive thing, complaining about how much your spouse loves you is frowned upon. Can you…