Do You Have Approval Addiction?
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Receiving validation from others feels great, but it isn’t good for your relationships or well-being, especially not your marriage. According to NIH, “Approval addicts generally suffer from a lack of self-esteem. We often forfeit responsibility for our lives, defining our worth principally by what others think of…
Brainstorming Tips To Improve Your Marriage
Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash Sometimes, we fail to see what’s possible for our marriage because we’re frustrated or hurt, or, worse yet, we’ve lost all hope that things will ever get better. So, we settle for what is instead of what could be. What if we put some…
Style Ideas for Spicing Up Your Date Night
Photo by Hitesh Dewasi on Unsplash Date nights are more than just a chance to share a meal or catch a fun movie with your partner. They also offer a way to explore, connect, and express yourselves in unique ways. After all, a Psychology Today article has shown that they should be…
How To Manage Stress and Have A Happier Marriage
Photo by Jen P. on Unsplash Is stress killing your marriage? According to an article on psychology.com, “When people are stressed, they become more withdrawn and distracted, and less affectionate. They also have less time for leisure activities, which leads to alienation between partners. Stress also brings out people’s worst…
Fifty-Two Ways To Be More Positive When Surrounded By Negativity
Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Recent polls reveal Americans are more anxious and stressed out than ever before. Why? Inflation costs to post-pandemic stressors, war threats, and pressure at home and work; people feel uneasy and overwhelmed. The external pressures of the world are squeezing people, filling them with stress and…
Seven Tips for Staying Positive And Being Happier With Your Marriage
Photo by Fuu J on Unsplash It’s hard to be positive and maintain an optimistic outlook when you’re in an unhappy marriage. If you’re unhappy in your marriage, you tend to be unhappy in life. As hard as it is, we must try to remain positive because things only get…
How The Food You Eat Affects Marital Satisfaction
Photo by Ellie Ellien on Unsplash So often, when discussing improving our marriage, we focus on communication, intimacy, and topics like conflict resolution. And that’s certainly appropriate. But over the past few weeks, we’ve been focusing on specific things we can do to take charge of our happy hormones because…
10 Ways To Nourish Your Soul For A Better Life And Marriage
Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash Doesn’t life seem so busy that we’ve forgotten how to slow down long enough to enjoy being alive? When did you last enjoy a relaxing weekend or leisurely getaway? Work keeps us busy; too busy for many people. Studies show that nearly 70% of employees…
The Surprising Ways Vision Impairment Can Impact Couples
Photo by Mikhail Nilov: https://www.pexels.com/photo/disappointed-man-talking-to-his-partner-6964102/ Your eye health can be a good indicator of your physical health, potentially alerting you to simple things like fatigue as well as conditions like diabetes and jaundice. Interestingly, eye health can also have an impact on your relationship. For one, poor eye health can…
How To Deal With Hormonal Imbalance
Image by NoName_13 from Pixabay Hormonal imbalances can cause issues with your body, emotions, and relationships, making it hard to enjoy a healthy and happy life. That’s the bad news. The good news is you can take steps to restore your hormones via a wholistic approach that addresses nutrition, lifestyle,…