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…
Money Problems: When One of You Makes More Money
In most marriages, one person makes more than the other. However, most people still don’t know how to handle this common scenario. A difference in income is a leading cause of marriage and money problems. It’s is still very a touchy subject, especially for men who are brought up to…
5 Romantic Gestures for Everyday Life
Most people who are married with kids, jobs and other responsibilities assume that they don’t have time to be romantic. The idea of planning something romantic can be very daunting, which is why romance gets put on the back burner in most marriages. However, you cannot have a happy marriage…
Putting Your Spouse Before Your Friends
Friends and family are an important part of life. They rally around you during the tough times and celebrate with you during moments of triumph. However, close friendships can sometimes be a hindrance to your marriage. It’s easy to find yourself spending more quality time with them that you spend…