Excuses are reasons given in an attempt to justify an offence and lessen responsibility. When people make excuses, they blame external factors for their mistakes instead of taking responsibility for them.  This is, however, not a good character trait as it can destroy healthy relationships. Excuses are different from reasons…

Would you describe yourself as a flexible person?  Flexibility in marriage means being open to each other’s plans and ideas, and being willing to go beyond the comfort zone where necessary. It also means getting over the idea that your desires are the most important consideration in the relationship and…

Keeping relationship journals can help with decision making and communication in relationships. Journals help couples to evaluate their relationships more easily and, therefore, make the necessary changes in a timely manner. A relationship journal is simply a diary of your relationship. Depending on the amount of effort you put towards…

In life, it is natural to wonder whether the grass is greener on the other side; especially when your chosen path gets rocky. Sadly, marriage is no exception to this rule. Marriage is tough and married couples go through rough patches all the time. Unfortunately, some people give up too…

Even healthy relationships require an audit every now and then. This helps the couple to identify sore spots in their marriage and make changes where necessary. At the very least, couples should evaluate their marriages every three months. With open communication, an evaluation can take as little as 30 minutes….

Domestic violence is rampant in our society and Christians are not immune from it. The only difference is that a Christian, and especially a Christian woman, in an abusive and unhappy marriage is less likely to seek help. Many tend to take the ‘submit and pray’ route which, unfortunately, is…

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…

One of the greatest perks of being married is that you get a partner with whom you can discover and explore fun activities for couples such as: Hiking / Backpacking for Couples Does the idea of hiking on a sunny, breezy trail that is miles away from civilization excite you?…

There is no better time to put your romantic date ideas into action than at sunrise or sunset. It sounds cliché, but it is true. The amber glow at sunrise or sunset infuses most romantics with dreamy inner warmth and makes the experience memorable. While sunrise/sunset is certainly a site…