Skilled and active listening is one of the most powerful tools of communication in marriage. Being a good listener, has little to do with not talking too much. In fact, active listening is not an innate skill but rather something that every married couple has to cultivate. Everyone can learn…

Do you think your partner is still the same person that you married? Chances are that hectic schedules and lifestyles have worn both of you down quite a bit. While attraction can keep a marriage together for the first few months or years, it takes a lot more than love…

How often do you go out of your way to be kind to your partner? When everyday responsibilities become stressful, little acts of kindness from a spouse can make difficult times easier to handle. In fact, kindness is a great way to show love and affection for your partner and…

When did you last give your wife or husband a passionate kiss for the sake of it and not as a prelude to love making? Studies show that 20 percent of married couples kiss less than once a week and even when they do get around to kissing, their kisses…

In marriage, it is one thing to say “I love my wife” and a whole other thing to be a loving husband. Remember those vows that you made on your wedding day? To be a good husband, you need to be a man of your word and honor all the…

It is not easy to be a loving wife, especially when you are faced with the pressure of juggling a marriage, a career and kids. However, you also don’t want to place your husband on the back burner and make motherhood or your career your entire identity. Men, like women,…

Serving your spouse breakfast in bed is good for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and Valentine’s Day and regular mornings too!  The occasion determines how elaborate the breakfast is going to be and who going to be involved in the preparation. For instance, the five star breakfast is perfect…

When romance in marriage begins to die down, cuddling is one of the first things to go. Think back to the last time you cuddled with your partner? How long ago was it? Many couples cannot get enough of cuddle time when they are dating or in courtship. However when…

Do you sometimes wonder what you can do to keep your spouse feeling special and loved? The truth is there is no better than to telling him or her exactly how you feel. A simple, verbal “I love you” or a love note will keep your husband or wife reassured…

Do you and your partner exchange gifts in marriage even when there is no occasion or holiday that demands gift giving? Giving a surprise gift on Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries and holidays lessens the surprise because chances are that the recipient was already expecting it. Sometimes it is good to…