6 Ways To Avoid The Relationship “Cliff” And Save Your Marriage In 2013
As I’m writing this, the United States House and Senate have just passed legislation to avoid the infamous fiscal cliff. It’s all we’ve heard about for weeks. And for some reason our elected leaders in Washington appear unable to work together until facing an all-out “apocalyptic” melt down of some…
9 Fatal Marriage Mistakes To Avoid In 2013
1. Putting Your Spouse Second If anyone, or worse yet, anything, comes before your spouse – including your children – then this is a fatal mistake that will damage your marriage. You pledged your life and love to your spouse; he or she comes first – he or she is…
6 Marriage Questions To End The Year With
What direction is your marriage headed? If nothing changes, where will your marriage be this time next year? Many marriages fail because the husband and wife wait too long to get the help that they need. And their relationship can only endure so much pressure of hurt feelings, resentment and…
The 8 Best Gifts You Can Give Your Spouse This Christmas
It’s December 21, 2012 and the world hasn’t ended, which is a good thing because who among us couldn’t use a little more time to finish our Christmas shopping? We’ve all heard so much talk about the Mayan calendar and the world ending. But the Mayans weren’t predicting the end…
Relationship Advice For Men Who Are Seeking Marriage Help
Small talk? Men? Not so much. We like finding solutions and fixing things – our approach to life is concrete and we want quick results. But relationships take time. So when a husband sees that he needs marriage help and realizes that “fixing” the problems over night is highly unlikely,…
Marriage: Six Tips 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…
Making Time To Get Marriage Help You Deserve
Chances are, you are living life at 100 m.p.h. with your hair on fire and a crammed-full schedule. If only you could make the sun stand still to give yourself another ten hours in the day! Life’s demands and responsibilities keep you busy. You have a career, family, household chores,…
Happily Ever After (Really?)
What does it mean to live happily ever after? Is it even possible or just a myth – a fairy tale? What does it mean to be happy – what does it look like to you? Here is something to consider: Do you and your spouse share the same (or…
How Refusing Marriage Help Hurts Your Kids
This should be common knowledge but I will say it anyway: Your relationship with your spouse is affecting your children. In fact, if your marriage is in trouble, then assume right now that your children have noticed and are likely suffering emotional pain. Refusing to get marital help only prolongs…
6 Ways To Re-Spark Your Marriage
There was a time when you and your spouse were so deeply in love that nothing could pull you apart. Remember? But “they” tell us that the day comes when the flames die and passion fades. Here’s some relationship advice: I say that we deserve better. It is up to…