Surviving the End of the Honeymoon Phase
When people first begin to fall in love, they experience several emotional highs as a result of the chemical changes happening in their brains. Scientists say that these highs are similar to those experienced by people who suffer from bipolar disorder. It’s no wonder that romantic love doesn’t last long….
Reduce Conflict by Understanding How Your Partner is Wired
Every married couple experiences some sort of personality clash over the course of their marriage. Studies have shown that 68 percent of all conflict in marriage is due to personality differences. Thankfully, with the right marriage advice, couples can learn how to navigate personality differences in marriage and save their…
Everyone Needs Reassurance and Validation
Young couples are very generous with compliments. They just can’t stop expressing their appreciation and admiration for each other. But most couples don’t keep up these compliments after the honeymoon phase of marriage. Repeating the same compliments over and over again can get old very fast. However, it’s possible to…
Couples That Play Together
The inner child is an often forgotten fun and creative part of our personalities that enables us to have spontaneous fun, free from guilt and anxiety. Unfortunately, as we get older, the stress of life makes it harder for use to stay young at heart. We become too grown up…
Cuddling is a Love Language
When romance in marriage begins to die down, cuddling is one of the first things to go. Think back to the last time you cuddled with your partner? How long ago was it? Many couples cannot get enough of cuddle time when they are dating or in courtship. However when…
Remaining Compatible as you Change
Compatibility is highly overrated and misunderstood. Many people believe that compatibility is what determines whether or not a couple will have a happy marriage. They believe that it is something that you have and not something that you can work towards. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Compatibility…
When Marriage Problems Sneak Up On You
Not all marital problems are obvious. There are some issues that appear minor at first glance but if left alone, they can build up and blow up into a major problem. Knowing what these issues are can help you nip them in the bud before they ruin your marriage. Poor…
Faith Makes Your Marriage Better
The research is in! Studies show that when spirituality is valued in a marriage such as when a husband and wife share similar beliefs and religious practices, marital and familial satisfaction rates are significantly higher than in families with few or no spiritual resources or where spirituality isn’t a priority….
When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough
When you are around your spouse all the time, it is easy to nit-pick their flaws. Issues that were just mildly annoying in the honeymoon stage become major roadblocks to a happy marriage. You stop acknowledging their strengths and start nagging them about their weaknesses. The key to a healthy…
Fostering a Deeper Connection
Your bond with your wife or husband is like a garden. It needs to be tended regularly or else it will gradually fade away and ruin your happy marriage. Here are some ways in which you can nurture your bond with your spouse. Celebrate special occasions Couples should always make…