Stop Fighting Fair If You Want a Great Marriage
That’s right. I said stop fighting fair. We’ve all heard the classic advice: “If you want a healthy relationship, you need to fight fair.” But what if fighting fair is actually keeping couples stuck in cycles of conflict, resentment, and emotional distance? Let’s take a closer look. What Does “Fighting Fair” Really…
Are You a Love Buster Without Realizing It?
How often do you make disrespectful judgments toward your spouse? It’s a tough question, but a vital one. A disrespectful judgment is when we judge or condemn our partner’s motives, words, or actions — even if it’s only implied. It doesn’t always come out as yelling or harshness. Sometimes it shows up…
If Someone Recorded Your Conversations… What Would They Hear?
If someone recorded your private conversations with your spouse,What kind of spouse would they think you are? Would your tone sound harsh?Critical?Negative?Accusatory? That’s a sobering thought, isn’t it? Time for a Quick Self-Check Take a minute right now and really think about this. Not to feel guilty or ashamed, but…
Could You Be Headed for Divorce Without Even Knowing It?
Could you be headed for divorce without even knowing it? Here’s how to find out – and if you are headed for divorce, you need to take action today. Researchers have identified that negative communication patterns are the #1 predictor of divorce. It’s not infidelity, abuse, or even a lack of…
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…