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Know Your Love Languages: Physical Touch

On July 19, 2019, Posted by , In All Posts,Communication,Happy Marriage, With Comments Off on Know Your Love Languages: Physical Touch

What do you think about the research that claims we need four hugs a day for maintenance, eight to be healthy and twelve to thrive? How many hugs do you and your spouse enjoy daily? (Some of you are thinking, “Twelve hugs a day? Are you kidding me! I’m lucky…

Know Your Love Languages: Acts of Service

On July 12, 2019, Posted by , In All Posts,Avoid Divorce,Happy Marriage,Save Marriage, With Comments Off on Know Your Love Languages: Acts of Service

How often do you go out of your way to help your partner? When everyday responsibilities become stressful, little acts of service from a spouse can make difficult times easier to handle. In fact, service is a great way to show love and affection for your partner and make them…

Know Your Love Languages: Gifts

On July 5, 2019, Posted by , In All Posts,Avoid Divorce,Happy Marriage, With Comments Off on Know Your Love Languages: Gifts

Gifts are a love language so they are seen as a reflection of the giver’s feelings towards the recipient. Buying a gift for a significant other comes with a lot of pressure regardless of how long you have been married. Bearing in mind that your spouse is going to “read into”…

Know Your Love Languages: Words of Affirmation

On June 28, 2019, Posted by , In All Posts,Avoid Divorce,Communication,Happy Marriage, With Comments Off on Know Your Love Languages: Words of Affirmation

If a happy marriage is your goal, you need to get into the habit of affirming and encouraging your partner. Many people spend their days feeling like they are being watched or judged, and want to come home to a safe and supportive environment where they can let their guards…

Know Your Love Languages: Quality Time

On June 13, 2019, Posted by , In All Posts,Happy Marriage,Save Marriage, With Comments Off on Know Your Love Languages: Quality Time

Quality time isn’t about proximity but about undivided attention. For instance, watching TV together might not really count as spending quality relationship time together because you are not giving each other your undivided attention. Quality relationship time is a powerful communicator of love, and it brings a unique sense of…

The Art of Giving Compliments

On May 31, 2019, Posted by , In All Posts,Avoid Divorce,Communication,Happy Marriage, With Comments Off on The Art of Giving Compliments

Many people believe that compliments for women don’t have to be sincere as long as they are flattering. Unfortunately, this isn’t true, especially in marriage. Most people would rather receive simple, specific and honest compliments from their spouses than vague and dishonest flattery. How to Give Compliments Specific compliments sound…

How to Find a Good Christian Marriage Counselor

On May 24, 2019, Posted by , In All Posts,Avoid Divorce,Happy Marriage,Save Marriage, With Comments Off on How to Find a Good Christian Marriage Counselor

Finding an outstanding marriage counselor, especially one who runs a Christian-based practice, isn’t always easy. That’s why I recommend starting with your pastor. Since most pastors also have some training in marriage counseling, you may find that your pastoral staff offers marriage counseling as a service of your local church….

Look into Each Other’s Eyes

On May 10, 2019, Posted by , In Avoid Divorce,Communication,Happy Marriage, With Comments Off on Look into Each Other’s Eyes

The eyes are a window to the soul. Therefore, when you make eye contact with your partner, it is as if you can see their inner-most thoughts and feelings. A lingering look from a loved one can trigger feelings of love and happiness. In fact, it is a great way…

Aging Gracefully Together

On May 3, 2019, Posted by , In Common Marriage Problems,Happy Marriage,Terminal Illness, With Comments Off on Aging Gracefully Together

Every happily married couple dreams of growing old together. They look forward to spending their sunset years doing things that they never had time for when they were younger, like taking leisurely walks and watching the sunset. But growing old together is not as effortless as it seems. Getting older…

Is Your Marriage on the Right Track?

On April 11, 2019, Posted by , In All Posts,Common Marriage Problems,Happy Marriage, With Comments Off on Is Your Marriage on the Right Track?

Even healthy relationships require an audit every now and then. This helps the couple to identify sore spots in their marriage and make changes where necessary. At the very least, couples should evaluate their marriages every three months. With open communication, an evaluation can take as little as 30 minutes….