How To Have More Compassion In Your Marriage
Imagine a world without compassion. What do you see? Are people happy? Do they enjoy their relationships? Do they have meaningful conversations with their partners? Do marriages last? Without compassion, people have no consideration for how their actions make others feel. In a world without compassion, being right is more…
How To Stop Playing The Blame Game
We spend a huge chunk of our life trying to be the best version of ourselves. Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual on a silver platter, telling us what to do in every situation. We struggle through difficult situations that push us to our limits. We often don’t know…
3 Tips On How NOT To Be A Suspicious Partner
People who say relationships are easy probably 1) have never been in one, or 2) are lying to you. Not that we’re being pessimistic here, but relationships require so much effort from both parties involved. Whether it be platonic, romantic, or professional, people need to put in the work to…
How to End 2020 With a Happier Relationship
The pandemic has caused most couples to spend more time than usual with their partners. While some saw this as a re-introduction or an opportunity to discover so many amazing things about their partners, others saw otherwise. Some grew sick and tired of spending so much time with their partners…
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…
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: 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…
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….
What to Share and Not to Share With Each Other
Any couple that wants to have a happy marriage must choose what to share and what not to share with each other. Although complete honesty is often encouraged in relationships, it can be a double edged sword. While it is important to disclose certain things such as family history and…
Plan a Secret Getaway
Have you and your spouse had a romantic couple’s getaway recently? Secret getaways are an exciting way to keep the fire burning in a marriage. A nice weekend getaway, to some place off the beaten track where the two of you can enjoy some privacy, will go a long way…