Are You a Love Buster Without Realizing It?
How often do you make disrespectful judgments toward your spouse? It’s a tough question, but a vital one. A disrespectful judgment is when we judge or condemn our partner’s motives, words, or actions — even if it’s only implied. It doesn’t always come out as yelling or harshness. Sometimes it shows up…
How to Build a Beautiful Life…and Marriage
We hear a lot of words used to describe a great life: abundant, successful, good, fulfilled. But what about beautiful? What if your life — and your marriage — could be described not just by what you accomplish or how much you have, but by the beauty that flows from within?A beauty shaped by kindness,…
If Someone Recorded Your Conversations… What Would They Hear?
If someone recorded your private conversations with your spouse,What kind of spouse would they think you are? Would your tone sound harsh?Critical?Negative?Accusatory? That’s a sobering thought, isn’t it? Time for a Quick Self-Check Take a minute right now and really think about this. Not to feel guilty or ashamed, but…
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….