How to Keep The Fire Burning
Marriage is awesome! That being said, there can be times when burdens, cares and disappointments might send thoughts of separation or divorce flashing through one’s mind for a split second. Every marriage faces its share of struggles. But this doesn’t mean the relationship has to end. So if you feel…
Get Your Spouse a Thoughtful Gift this Holiday Season
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…
Why Fearlessness is the Foundation to a Solid Marriage
What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid? Would your marriage be different? Many people are afraid to surrender all their love to their spouses. Some are afraid to be vulnerable, while others fear that they will lose their individuality. Unfortunately, marriage romance cannot thrive amidst such insecurity. Trust is essential…
Can Your Partner Trust You to Keep His or Her Secrets?
Confidentiality is an essential part of any healthy relationship. Consistent communication in relationships can only occur when both parties feel comfortable enough to share their innermost selves with each other. In marriage, any confidential information that is shared between spouses must be guarded like a treasure. Sharing this information with…
It’s Absolutely Okay to Have Fears, Doubts and Insecurities
We all have fears and insecurities that can keep us from having the care-free marriage of our dreams. We may try to hide them from our partners but they always rear their ugly heads at the most inconvenient time. Also, hiding our insecurities often leaves us feeling trapped and keep us from achieving our…
Write It Down!
Writing things down is an easy way to avoid forgetting past thoughts and feelings. It can give you a unique perspective of your relationship and help with decision making and communication. Writing can also be used as a means of communication in relationships since you can organize your thoughts without being…
How Much Should You Really Share With Each Other
Any couple that wants to have a happy marriage must choose what to share and what not to share with each other. Although complete honesty is often encouraged in relationships, it can be a double edged sword. While it is important to disclose certain things such as family history and…
How to be Happily Married in an Imperfect World
Far fewer marriages would end in divorce if more couples created a healthy marriage code. What is a code? It’s a set of rules/principles/behaviors that you will follow regardless of your situation or circumstances. Why is this important? Because it reinforces the structural integrity of your marriage. Without a marriage…
This is What True Commitment Looks Like
What does the notion of “commitment” mean to you? What would your spouse have to do for you to be absolutely convinced that he or she is TOTALLY committed to you and your marriage? Within the context of marriage, commitment is about unity, faithfulness, monogamy, friendship, affection, love, respect and…
Asking Your Partner for Help and Support
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…