Can Your Spouse Count on You?
We all want a good wife or husband that we can count on. Someone who is there for us when we need them and makes us feel secure in the relationship. This is not to say that a good husband or wife never disappoints their significant other; that’s impossible. It…
Rebulding Your Marriage After An Affair
Adultery breaks the heart of the innocent partner and damages the marriage. Infidelity fractures trust. Adultery, whether emotional or physical, is ugly. Anger, bitterness and resentment lead to heated words and bitter clashes. This situation spirals couples toward divorce or separation. But it does not have to if the husband…
Coping with Mental Illness in Marriage
Mental health conditions are fairly common. There are many people with mental health conditions who are in happy and healthy relationships and marriages. However, negotiating the ups and downs of marriage and relationships can be especially difficult for them. If you have a mental health condition, there are a couple…
When Marriage Problems Sneak Up On You
Not all marital problems are obvious. There are some issues that appear minor at first glance but if left alone, they can build up and blow up into a major problem. Knowing what these issues are can help you nip them in the bud before they ruin your marriage. Poor…
Faith Makes Your Marriage Better
The research is in! Studies show that when spirituality is valued in a marriage such as when a husband and wife share similar beliefs and religious practices, marital and familial satisfaction rates are significantly higher than in families with few or no spiritual resources or where spirituality isn’t a priority….
When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough
When you are around your spouse all the time, it is easy to nit-pick their flaws. Issues that were just mildly annoying in the honeymoon stage become major roadblocks to a happy marriage. You stop acknowledging their strengths and start nagging them about their weaknesses. The key to a healthy…
Parenting as a Team
Many people don’t realize just how much their parenting styles differ from their partners’ styles until they have children. Their first major disagreement with their partners about parenting often comes as a surprise, despite all the marriage advice for newlyweds out there that encourages couples to discuss their preferred parenting…
Fostering a Deeper Connection
Your bond with your wife or husband is like a garden. It needs to be tended regularly or else it will gradually fade away and ruin your happy marriage. Here are some ways in which you can nurture your bond with your spouse. Celebrate special occasions Couples should always make…
Stop Talking About Fixing Your Marriage and Start Doing!
Can you actually improve your marriage without talking about issues? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” In their book, How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, psychologists Steven Stosny and Patricia Love suggest that, while it is eventually important to talk about your marital issues, you can improve…
Know Your Love Languages: Physical Touch
What do you think about the research that claims we need four hugs a day for maintenance, eight to be healthy and twelve to thrive? How many hugs do you and your spouse enjoy daily? (Some of you are thinking, “Twelve hugs a day? Are you kidding me! I’m lucky…