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Becoming a Devoted Spouse and a Good Wife or Husband

Every married person wants to be a good wife or husband and being devoted is one of the keys to achieving this. Research tells us that devoted spouses are much more satisfied with their marriages and less likely to feel trapped. They are willing to make sacrifices for the sake…

How to Give Your Spouse Advice Without Ruining Your Happy Marriage

Giving your spouse advice is just part of being married. It comes so naturally that you probably don’t notice that you are doing it. However, if you want a happy marriage, constantly giving your spouse unsolicited advice may not be the best idea. Unsolicited advice lowers marital satisfaction for both…

How to be Completely Honest with Your Partner – Communication in Marriage

Honesty is one of the pillars of communication in marriage. When done right, it can build trust and bring you and your spouse closer together. However, the other side of the honesty coin is that it can hurt your spouse deeply. Being honest is not an excuse to say hurtful…

3 Skills That Every Married Person Should Have – Advice for Newlyweds

On March 13, 2015, Posted by , In All Posts,Communication,Happy Marriage, With No Comments

Ever wondered why most advice for newlyweds encourages couples to work on their communication, conflict resolution and emotional intelligence? Well, it is because these skills are absolutely critical to surviving the first year of marriage. Couples should begin learning and working on these skills before marriage, preferably during premarital counseling….

Surviving the First Year of Marriage – Advice for Newlyweds

On February 27, 2015, Posted by , In All Posts,Communication,Divorce,Happy Marriage, With No Comments

Marriage is tougher today than ever before. Newlyweds are facing some scary odds and they need all the help they can get to make their marriages last. There is no shortage of marriage advice out there.  However, not all marriage advice is good advice for newlyweds.  There are some marital…

Solve Marital Problems Through Healthy Communication

Marital problems and disagreements are inevitable in marriage.  What matters is how you deal with them. However, as long as there is healthy communication about the issues, they can be a springboard to a better, happier marriage. What does healthy communication in relationships look like? Focus is a key component…

Marriage Tips: How to Grow Together as a Couple

When you are single, the world revolves around you. You are the sole decision maker in your life and all your attention is focused on achieving your goals and dreams.  At this point, marriage tips on “how to grow together as a couple” are the furthest thing from your mind….

Want Better Communication In Relationships? Be Open to Other Points of View

Most spouses have differing opinions in a wide variety of areas such as parenting, in-laws and finances. In fact, differences of opinion are a normal part of communication in relationships. However, how a couple chooses to deal with these differences can make or break their marriage. As a husband or…

Is Neediness Causing Marital Problems Between You and Your Spouse?

Extreme emotional neediness in marriage is unhealthy and destructive. This is because needy people have unrealistic expectations of their spouses. They require constant verbal reassurance and physical demonstration of love from their spouses. This is emotionally draining for the other spouse and often causes serious marital problems. Although neediness can…

Marriage Tips: How to Split Household Chores with your Spouse

On November 28, 2014, Posted by , In All Posts,Avoid Divorce,Communication,Happy Marriage, With No Comments

Household chores are a source of conflict in many marriages. This is because most couples have trouble negotiating the division of chores.  It’s no wonder that most couples in modern marriages – where both spouses are working – are constantly looking for marriage tips on how to split household chores….