How Covid-19 is Hurting Families
Domestic violence is on the rise as families struggle with self-sheltering. (By the way, domestic violence also includes verbal and emotional abusiveness; it’s more than physical abuse.) Fear, worry, concern, loss, financial stress, close quarters, and more, are straining families. Here are ways to reduce the pressure and stress on…
Adopt a Pet Together!
Are you and your partner animal lovers? Pets are great stress relievers, which is why studies show that couples with pets are happier in their relationships. They also have lower blood pressure! There’s something about pets that makes people nicer! It’s a proven fact that humans are more likely to…
Keep Your Marriage Thriving while Caring for Aging Parents
People are living longer now, thanks to modern medicine. This means that many married couples will end up living with and caring for their aging parents at one point or another. Caring for aging parents can put a lot of emotional, physical and financial strain on a marriage. Caregivers often…
Married Life in the Fast Lane
Do you sometimes feel like you’re always in a rush and never have time to catch up with your husband or wife? Well, you’re not alone; this is what married life is like for many couples today. The hustle and bustle of modern life has made it challenging for busy…
Finding Marriage Help When Dealing With Alcoholism & Drug Addictions
We don’t talk about it much, but alcoholism and other drug addictions can be a source of severe stress that creates chronic, even dangerous, marriage problems. Addictions can stress a marriage to the point where it needs help. But keep in mind that the addict can be the spouse OR…
How Caring For Aging Parents Can Cause Marriage Trouble
People are living longer. Which means that many couples today are caring for an aging parent or loved one who lives with them. This is a blessing for everyone involved, but over time it can become a source of profound stress. If this situation is stressing your marriage, then you…
Take Charge Of Your Debt To Save Your Marriage
Marriages are stressed out and burdened by debt. And guess what? No one’s coming to your rescue. You’re the help you’ve been hoping for. So many people are treading water financially with credit card bills, car payments, medical bills, insurance, student loans, rent and other expenses. And added to this…
What to Do When Stress Causes Problems in Your Marriage
How to Handle Stressful Situations in Your Marriage Are there stresses in your marriage that are slowly evolving into marriage problems? If so, then realize that you are not alone. Most, if not all, couples get mad at each other and argue at some point or another because of stress….