All a marriage needs to survive is two people who are willing to stay together! Their presence is pretty much all that is required! A thriving and happy marriage, on the other hand, is a different ball game. Certain conditions are necessary in order for a marriage to move from…

There are many husbands and wives who love each other but are not in love with each other. While this is perfectly satisfying for some people, most people crave romantic love from their spouses. In fact, romantic love is necessary for a happy marriage! Romantic Love vs. Platonic Love Not…

Ever wondered why marriage makes people healthier, wealthier and happier? Well, it’s because married life is sort of like a mirror. It forces us to see who we really are and what we need to adjust and change. Many of us do not expect marriage to bring out the “worst”…

We’ve all heard that marriage is about give and take. It’s supposed to create balance in the relationship so that both parties are giving and receiving at the same time. The issue with this kind of marriage advice is that it creates situations where spouses give expecting to receive. This…

The holidays are both fun and stressful for most couples. They not only have to deal with all the madness of holiday shopping and decorating, but also visiting inlaws and kids that are home for the holidays. All the added pressure can create tension in the marriage or magnify preexisting…

The holidays are right around the corner but you probably have no idea what you’re going to give your wife or husband. You’ve probably spent hours researching thoughtful gifts but you still can’t pick a gift and it’s making you anxious. Buying a gift for a significant other comes with…

We’ve all heard that we’re supposed to marry people who share our beliefs and values. However, it doesn’t always work out that way. Some people end up with partners who have opposing ideas on key subjects in spite of all the marriage advice telling them not to do so. This…

Humans are self conscious by nature so when something goes wrong, we tend to think it’s our fault. We have a hard time taking responsibility without blaming ourselves for our problems including marriage problems. Think about it, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when your spouse is angry?…

Validation is one of the most important tools of communication in marriage. It allows you to support your spouse and maintain a happy marriage even when you disagree. But what exactly is validation? Validation basically means recognizing and accepting your spouse’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors as understandable. Note that this…

Reliability is not seen as an attractive quality in a spouse. People assume that being married to a reliable, careful and put-together partner makes for a boring and lackluster married life.  However, this isn’t true. Reliability and conscientiousness makes for a happy marriage and life in general. In fact, research…