Staying Connected: Keeping The Spark Alive In Your Marriage
Photo by Sarah Cervantes on Unsplash Your spouse is probably the most important person in the universe to you. I say “probably” because I assume you love them madly, which isn’t the case for some couples. But in a healthy and happy relationship, your spouse is your world. You treasure…
What Are Happy Hormones And Why Are They Important?
Photo by Andrew Bui on Unsplash Happy hormones play a significant role in our mental and physical health. And as you can imagine, they also affect the quality of our relationships, including marriage. They help us experience joy, motivation, and contentment while reducing stress and anxiety. It’s been said that…
When Someone’s Words Or Behavior Make You Feel Awkward
Photo by Bernard Hermant on Unsplash When was the last time someone’s behavior made you feel uncomfortable? Maybe how they looked at you, encroached on your personal space, or talked triggered the alarm bells! We’ve all experienced things that made the hairs stand on the back of our necks, or…
ReKindle Your Passion And Enthusiasm For Life & Marriage
Photo by Aditya Saxena on Unsplash If you’re unhappy with your marriage, you’re probably not happy or enthusiastic about your life. Being passionate or enthusiastic isn’t easy when you’re unsatisfied with your romantic situation. Sometimes, it isn’t your marriage that’s the problem; it’s something else that’s killing your enthusiasm for…
Myth: Your Best Days & Marriage Are Behind You
Photo by didin emelu on Unsplash It’s easy to give up and give in on your life or marriage if you believe your best years are behind you. It’s not unusual to feel like life isn’t as good as it used to be or that you waited too long to…
Stop Letting Fear Control You & Your Marriage
Fear is the top reason why people stay in unhappy marriages. When fear rules, your marriage loses. Fear transforms your marriage into a prison. Facing your fear(s) is scary because you don’t want to make things worse or know how things will turn out. It’s almost as if living with…
What to Do When You Feel Stuck or Trapped in Life
Photo by Alban Martel on Unsplash It’s hard to be happy when you feel stuck or trapped. Instead, you tend to feel depressed, frustrated, and dissatisfied, especially if you feel stuck in an unhappy marriage. Life and marriage are full of ups and downs. There will be beautiful times of…
5 Warning Signs You’re Too Guarded
Photo by Natasha Brazil on Unsplash Living with your guard up is easy when you’ve been hurt or taken advantage of. And it gets even easier as we age because of everything we see, making us even more selective in the friends we choose and the people we hang around….
Love Yourself Enough To Replace Bad Habits
Photo by Bart LaRue on Unsplash One of the best ways to improve your marriage is to improve yourself. Instead, most spouses try to change their partner’s behavior before changing their own. Be honest, you have a bad habit, don’t you? Maybe more than one. We all do. Maybe you…
Your 30-Day Marriage Resolution
Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash One of the top resolutions for couples in a rocky relationship is to have a better marriage in the coming year. We’re already several months into the new year; how is your marriage? Is it the same as last year? Or is it getting…