Be Happy To See Them
Take a moment to reflect: how satisfied are you with your marriage? Is it as strong and healthy as you envision it could be? If you’re hoping for a happier, more fulfilling relationship, here’s a simple tip to start implementing right away: Show your partner that you’re genuinely happy to…
Dealing With Incompatibility
Wow. That’s what I said after reading this quote from Leo Tolstoy of all people: “What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility.” (Go ahead and say it, “Wow!”) So what about you? How do you deal with incompatibility? Do you slip…
Do You Need More Quality Time Together?
How much time do you and your spouse spend together? If you’re in a “typical” marriage, then here’s your problem: You’re most likely time-deprived. Now, when I talk with my spouse about spending time together, we’re not talking about two warm bodies sharing the same space while each is doing his/her own thing. Granted,…
Negative Communication In Marriage
The existence of negative communication patterns is the best predictor of divorce. (And did you know that we pass along these patterns to our children?) So it only makes good sense to remove them! There are four main types of negative communication. They are labeled “The Four Horsemen” and inevitably can…
Let Their Negative Energy Fuel You
An old saying goes, “Not everyone in your circle is in your corner. Many people want you to fail, and some of them want you to think they’re your friends. But don’t be fooled—they’re not. They’re envious of your success or jealous of your marriage. They secretly enjoy your mistakes…
Six Ways To Nurture Your Relationship With Your Spouse
If you don’t invest in your marriage by giving it your attention and nurturing it, your relationship with your spouse will die slowly. Denying your marriage is in trouble doesn’t solve anything, neither does shrugging your shoulders and walking away. Another thing that never works is waiting for your spouse…
Unlock A New Perspective on Life and Love!
Mid-life crises are not uncommon. It is a time when people start to question their purpose, their identity, and their priorities. It can be a difficult and confusing time, but it can also be an opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and positive change. If you find yourself going through a mid-life…
Why You Must Put Negative Self-Talk Into Perspective
We’re constantly thinking about the situations we find ourselves in as we go about our daily lives. Our inner voice—our self-talk—determines how we interpret and feel about these situations. The problem with our inner voice is that it can be untamed and unruly. Self-talk includes conscious thoughts and unconscious/subconscious assumptions…
Recognizing Negative Self-Talk & Stopping It
We all talk to ourselves about our marriage… “internal conversations” that we keep to ourselves and don’t share with anyone. But did you know your internal voice could be harming your marriage because it guides and shapes your perception of your spouse and your relationship with them? When this voice…
The Balancing Act: Letting Go Of The Need To Control Everything And Finding Harmony For A Happier Marriage
Balance isn’t something you find. You create it. And as chaotic as modern life can be, you can have balance. It can be challenging to always get it right, especially when embracing life’s spontaneity while creating an efficient routine to make the most of your time and opportunities. Many people…