Self-Improvement: The Kaizen Method 101
It’s easy to focus on the things about your spouse that drive you crazy. If only they’d change their ways! Even if they need to make some changes, the only real way to improve your marriage is to work on yourself, not your spouse. With 2021 right around the corner,…
The Pros & Cons of Cohabitation
Is cohabitation a good idea or a recipe for heartbreak? Living together outside of marriage (cohabitation) is becoming increasingly more common. In fact, among young adults, cohabitation is up, and marriage is down. Opinions On Cohabitation According to PewResearch.org, among adults ages 18 to 44, 59% have lived with an…
Thankful for Forgiveness
Forgiveness isn’t just something you do for other people; it’s something you can do for yourself. Forgiveness allows you to release the anger and frustration that comes with being hurt. Even when you forgive someone, they might be unaware of the problems they created or the hurt they caused. Why…
Finding the Right Marriage Partner
Finding the right marriage partner is a little easier than you might think. And the process begins with YOU. Natural attraction There’s a reason why you’re attracted to certain people and why they are attracted to you. Ever notice how women who were abused as children have a higher risk…
Incompatibility In Marriage
At some point in your marriage, have you wondered if you and your spouse were compatible? It’s relatively natural to feel that your spouse is “The One.” You fantasize about being a match made in heaven. After all, you gave thought to whether your values, beliefs, and standards were in…
Dealing With Your In-laws After You’re Married
A common problem that couples face during their marriage involves in-laws. Whether a couple has just gotten hitched or has been together for several years, they’ll likely have an issue with at least one in-law at some point in their marriage. The problem could be as simple as an in-law…
What’s A Relationship Resolution?
When people hear the word “resolution,” they usually think of things they wish to change about themselves: their weight, habits, and attitude towards life. However, for those whose relationships are on the rocks, improving their love life should probably be at the top of their list of resolutions. I mean, who…
Affirmations For Marriage That Work
Research studies continue to confirm that positivity and an optimistic outlook yield great benefits mentally, physically, and socially, especially with regards to the words we use. Be mindful of affirmations you tell yourself and your partner because words are an action set in motion (thoughts are too because they form…
How Necessary Are Emotional Boundaries In Relationship?
When people hear the word “boundary,” they feel like they’re being limited from doing things they want to do. That’s understandable since it defines where things start and end. As “limiting” as boundaries may seem, looking at it from a different perspective can do wonders for your relationship. Boundaries can…
Four Mindset Shifts For A Happy Marriage
We’ve all heard that if we want our marriage to be happy and last a lifetime, we need to work on ourselves. When we don’t work on our issues, we tend to project them onto our partner. Our baggage makes us nitpick about the littlest of things, making it difficult…