Harnessing the Power of Positive Self-Talk for a Happy Marriage
A few weeks ago we talked about how negative internal dialogue / self-talk can destroy a happy marriage. We explained that the only way to keep negative self-talk from hurting your marriage is to replace it with positive self talk. In this article we offer a few more tips on…
What Makes A Marriage Work? – Happy Marriage Tips
Some people think that love is the most important thing in marriage and as long as they love each other, everything else will work itself out. Sadly, this is not true. Love and physical attraction may put you on the road to a happy marriage but they are by no…
Communication in Marriage: Communicating Your Needs to Your Spouse
Every wife or husband has implicit expectations of their spouse. They have a set of standards that they, consciously or unconsciously, use to determine whether their spouse is meeting their needs. Unfortunately, some people are not very good at communication in marriage, and they do not realize that they need…
5 Little Things That Can Make Married Life More Enjoyable
Marriage is just as much about the little things as it is about big things. The small everyday moments of love and support are just as essential to a happy marriage as big things like communication, faithfulness, honesty and trust. In fact, it’s the little things that make everyday married…
Familiarity Doesn’t Have to Breed Contempt – Advice for A Happy Marriage
We’ve all heard the old adage that familiarity breeds contempt. It is meant to imply that the more you know someone, the less you like them. Fortunately, or unfortunately, familiarity is a necessary ingredient for a happy marriage. It creates a sense of security, satisfaction and unwavering assurance in the…
When You Have Different Political Views – Common Marital Problems
Election season can be quite challenging for couples who do not share the same political views. Many people typically dig in their heels and become less accepting of differing viewpoints – even when those viewpoints are coming from their spouses. This can cause a lot of marital problems. Most relationship…
Ask Your Husband or Wife for Help – Enjoy the Benefits of Marriage
Are you getting the help and support you need from your partner? One of the many benefits of marriage is having a helper that you can always count on. Sadly, this help doesn’t come automatically – even in a happy marriage. You often have to tell your partner exactly what you…
Conflict management Strategies for Married Couples
As many married couples already know, it only takes a few seconds for a small disagreement to develop into a full blown fight. This is why the most effective conflict management strategies for married couples focus on stopping conflict before it begins. This means anticipating conflict or seeing it coming…
5 Most Destructive Styles of Communication in Marriage
We all have unique communication styles influenced by our age, personality and culture among other factors. Our communication styles affect the way we share and receive information with others. Unfortunately, not all styles are beneficial when it comes to communication in marriage. Some styles can be harmful to your relationship…
Want a Healthy Relationship? Don’t Play Mind Games
The modern dating culture encourages people to play mind games. In fact, most of the rules of dating, such as the 3-day rule, are simply mind games designed to manipulate people into behaving in certain ways. Many people stop playing mind games once they are in a healthy relationship. However,…