Reduce Toxins For A Happier Marriage
Photo by Jacqueline Munguía on Unsplash How often do we blame our frustrations and unhappiness on others or on something our spouse does? While that may be the case sometimes, what if something less obvious was the culprit? The mind-body connection is strong. The mind affects the body, and the…
Hack Your “Happy Hormones” For A Happier Marriage
Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash Fear and worry are negative forms of meditation because they focus our mental, emotional, and spiritual energy on defeat and worst-case scenarios. Imagine how that might damage marital happiness. Although some people might not believe in positive affirmations, and, admittedly, toxic positivity is…
Become More Decisive For A Happier Marriage: Nine Causes of Indecisiveness
Photo by Florian Schmetz on Unsplash Indecisiveness strains a marriage, especially when one partner is decisive. The decisive partner feels stuck in the quicksand of their spouse’s indecisiveness, which results in stress, frustration, and conflict. Indecisiveness can be caused by fear of failure or the unknown, laziness, or reluctance to…
When You Feel You’re Losing Your Way…
Photo by Mohamed Nohassi on Unsplash It’s tough on your marriage when you feel like you’re going through the motions. You get up, go to work, go to bed, and do it all over again tomorrow. Unhappiness with life can spill into your marriage even if you and your spouse…
Do You Have Approval Addiction?
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Receiving validation from others feels great, but it isn’t good for your relationships or well-being, especially not your marriage. According to NIH, “Approval addicts generally suffer from a lack of self-esteem. We often forfeit responsibility for our lives, defining our worth principally by what others think of…
Brainstorming Tips To Improve Your Marriage
Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash Sometimes, we fail to see what’s possible for our marriage because we’re frustrated or hurt, or, worse yet, we’ve lost all hope that things will ever get better. So, we settle for what is instead of what could be. What if we put some…
Style Ideas for Spicing Up Your Date Night
Photo by Hitesh Dewasi on Unsplash Date nights are more than just a chance to share a meal or catch a fun movie with your partner. They also offer a way to explore, connect, and express yourselves in unique ways. After all, a Psychology Today article has shown that they should be…
How To Manage Stress and Have A Happier Marriage
Photo by Jen P. on Unsplash Is stress killing your marriage? According to an article on psychology.com, “When people are stressed, they become more withdrawn and distracted, and less affectionate. They also have less time for leisure activities, which leads to alienation between partners. Stress also brings out people’s worst…
8 Tips For Facing Your Financial Issues
Photo by Josh Appel on Unsplash Money issues in a marriage are the leading cause of divorce. If you and your partner are struggling in this area, it’s time to sit down and face the music before things get worse; make this a high priority. Here are some tips to…
Fifty-Two Ways To Be More Positive When Surrounded By Negativity
Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Recent polls reveal Americans are more anxious and stressed out than ever before. Why? Inflation costs to post-pandemic stressors, war threats, and pressure at home and work; people feel uneasy and overwhelmed. The external pressures of the world are squeezing people, filling them with stress and…