Thinking About Having an Affair? Read This First
If you’ve ever flirted with the idea of having an affair — even just in your thoughts — this article is for you. Let’s start with a sobering fact:A study of 4,200 executives who had an affair revealed that only 3% of them ended up marrying the person they had the…
Why Are You Fighting So Much? Two Common Causes of Conflict in Marriage
Wish you had less conflict with your spouse? Tired of the arguing, the tension, the repeated fights over the same things? You’re not alone. And while every couple is different, here are two common reasons couples end up fighting more than they want to…along with a few simple ways to reduce the…
Is Your Marriage In A Rut? Here’s A Simple Way To Liven It Up
Is your marriage feeling dull or boring? Do you and your spouse do the same things over and over again? Do you eat at the same restaurants, sit in the same seats, drive the same routes — all without ever trying something new? Have you become slaves to routine and…
How Much Time Does Your Marriage Really Get?
I’ve been wanting to ask you something that’s kind of personal. So here it goes: How important is your marriage to you? If you were really honest with yourself and counted the number of hours you and your spouse spend together each week — just the two of you —…
A Fresh Start
Every couple starts out dreaming of happily ever after — but how close are you to yours right now? (Even if your marriage feels pretty good right now, it can be so much better — and I’ll show you 7 quick ways to make that happen.) It’s important to remember that there is a…
Could You Be Headed for Divorce Without Even Knowing It?
Could you be headed for divorce without even knowing it? Here’s how to find out – and if you are headed for divorce, you need to take action today. Researchers have identified that negative communication patterns are the #1 predictor of divorce. It’s not infidelity, abuse, or even a lack of…
How to Stop Nagging and Build a Stronger Marriage
“All you ever do is nag, nag, nag…” – Ever had those thoughts about your spouse? Do you ever feel like a nag yourself? Contrary to popular belief, nagging doesn’t work! Sure you might get your spouse or kids to take action, but the harm it causes isn’t worth it….
Marriage Tip of the Week: Commitment & Domestic Support
This week’s marriage tip might not be the most “politically correct,” but that doesn’t make it any less true. So let’s dive in. Last week, we talked about the different needs of men and women in marriage, and how these needs often vary. Today, we’ll touch on two more critical…
Understanding Your Spouse’s Needs: A Key to Strengthening Your Marriage
Have you ever stopped to think about how much your spouse really cares about your needs? To truly answer that question, ask yourself: How well are they meeting your needs? The way your spouse addresses your needs can tell you a lot about how they view your emotional and relational connection. But…
Apology Accepted
When was the last time someone said “I’m sorry” to you? When was the last time you said “I’m sorry” to your spouse and really meant it? Somewhere along the line, many couples go from being: Sweethearts to newlyweds to I can’t stand the sight of your face anymore, and I…