Secrets To A Happy Marriage Part 7: Resolve Conflicts Quickly
Smoldering Volcanoes Relationships are SO much easier when you have a lot of time and very few responsibilities. But things change when the kids come along careers take off. Gone are the luxurious care-free moments! It seems that if your career is going great, then your marriage is suffering; if…
Keys To A Happy Marriage Part 6: Apology Accepted
The Power Of “Sorry” Often times, for any number of reasons, husbands and wives are unkind to each other. Whether it is work related stress, money problems, lack of rest due to parenting responsibilities, patience wears thin and they snap at each other. It is so hard to make marriage…
Keys To A Happy Marriage Part 5: Resolving Money Problems
Money Problems Some experts claim that eight of ten divorces are caused by financial conflict. People believe a lot things about money. Some think it’s bad. Others worship it. Some are neutral and don’t seem to care much at all about the issue. But you and I both know that…
Keys To A Happy Marriage Part 4: Don’t Let Parenting Make You Wish You Were Never Born!
An Insight On Parenthood It’s likely you will become a mommy or daddy to a precious little soul; chances are you already are. Although parenting is one of life’s greatest, most profound blessings, for some parents it becomes a curse. A common theme that emerges from research on families, children…
Keys To A Happy Marriage Part 3: Be A Good Listener (I Said Be A Good Listener)
Reasons People Divorce Here are a few common reasons why married couples call it quits: Infidelity Family pressure, stress and strain Abuse – physical or emotional Mid-life crisis Addictions Workaholism – not enough time for the relationship I think one of our take-a-ways from evaluating this list is that if…
Secrets To A Happier Marriage Part 2: You Know Where Your Dirty Socks Go!
Busy Busy Busy Life has never been busier. So why should one spouse do most of the work around the house? If you and your spouse have careers and children, then you really need to make sure each of you is pulling your own weight or else resentment will mount…
Secrets To A Happier Marriage Part 1: The Art Of Love
Plight Of The “Happy Marriage” More and more couples are seeking help from marriage and family therapists in a desperate attempt to be happy again. What about you – are you and your spouse happy? Are you happy with your marriage? And are you happy with each other? So many…
Relationship Advice: Abusive Marriages
MORE THAN PHYSICAL ABUSE Much is being said today about domestic violence and rightly so. No husband or wife should ever physically abuse their spouse, ever. But I’d like to broaden your concept of domestic violence to include other forms of abuse besides physical. I believe emotional abuse is a…
Marriage Tips
YOUR MARRIAGE ISN’T PERFECT Your marriage can always be stronger, healthier and happier because you and your spouse never stop growing. So, even if you have a great marriage, it can be even greater. WHAT MAKES IT HARD Far too many couples today are overworked, overstressed, exhausted, and are functioning…
Relationship Advice: Dream!
DECISION TIME Question: Do you just want to save your marriage (or have an average one) or do you want an outstanding marriage? You have the opportunity to not only heal, save and restore your marriage but also to have the happiest, healthiest and most fulfilling marriage, too. But you…