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The Seven Stages of Marriage
There are lots of different theories about relationship phases and stages. The book, The 7 Stages of Marriage by Sari Harrar and Rita DeMaria is an excellent resource that really seems to grasp how...
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What to Do if Your Spouse has Depression
Depression can take a toll on a marriage. When one partner is depressed it certainly impacts the other spouse. There are things that you can do if your spouse is depressed to help maintain your own...
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10 Important Things to Remember About Marriage
When it comes to relationships, there’s a lot of advice out there about what you should do differently or how you can make your divorce-proof your marriage. However, a lot of marital satisfaction has...
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3 Healthy Boundaries to Set With Your Parents After You’re Married
Parents and in-laws can play a big role in marital satisfaction. The boundaries you set, or don’t set, will impact your relationship in many ways. A lack of boundaries can certainly cause a lot of...
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The Dangers of Negative Thinking
Negative thinking can take a toll on your mood, your outlook on life, and your marriage. Some people are just more prone to negative thoughts, however, it doesn’t mean you are destined to think...
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Should You Tell People if You Are Experiencing Infertility Problems?
Infertility is a very private issue, however, when people are suffering with it, gaining support can be very important. So many couples wonder, should we tell anyone if we are having infertility...
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Don’t Allow Electronics to Interfere with Your Marriage
We’re living in an age where we have electronic tools that were only dreamed about by past generations. Things we never thought possible have become part of our everyday lives. Within the past 15...
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Ways to Bring Back Those Loving Feelings
After years of marriage a couple runs the risk of becoming more like roommates rather than romantic lovers. Household chores, caring for children, stress related to work, and dealing with finances can...
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4 Ways to Improve Your Communication Patterns
When it comes to a couple’s communication, habits are formed and patterns are created. It can be difficult to change these patterns once they are set. However, when patterns are unhealthy, it can make...
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The Good Marriage
Amor vincit omnia. Love conquers all. The good marriage. Is it possible? Do you want it? Do you want to keep it? These are the ways. Love does conquer all. But, it is not that romantic surge of...
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Should You Lend Money to Family and Friends?
If you’ve managed to be the “go to couple” when people need money, the good news, it means you are likely good with your money. Responding to friends and family members who ask to borrow money can be a...
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11 Common Problems that Marriage Counselors Can Help With
There are lots of reasons that couples may decide to seek help and get marriage counseling. There are some common themes that marriage counselors encounter when couples seek help for their marriage....
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A Trip to the Grand Canyon means Fun, Romance, and Adventure
If you’ve spent any time in America’s National Parks, you probably know that each and every one of them has something special to offer, from amazing history to natural formations that’ll blow your...
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Emotions are Contagious: What Does this Mean for Your Marriage?
Emotions can actually be like a bad cold. Spend enough time with others, and you’re likely to catch whatever they have (or feel). It’s important to take a look at how this can impact your relationship....
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How Divorce Impacts Children
Sometimes couples considering divorce minimize how much of an impact getting divorced would have on their children. Children of all ages are affected when parents separate and divorce. It can affect...
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5 Signs that You May Have an Anger Problem
Anger isn’t a bad emotion. However, the behaviors that people exhibit when they feel angry can make it a problem. Anger problems are at the root of many marital issues. Sometimes people aren’t aware...
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What to do When You’re Thinking About Ending the Marriage
If you’ve found yourself straddling the fence and it feels like your only two options are to stay in an unsatisfying relationship or get divorced, it’s a tough place to be. It’s also a critical time...
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10 Little Changes that Can Make a Big Impact on Your Marriage
Improving a marriage doesn’t always require a gigantic intervention. Instead, changing little daily habits can make a big difference in how you feel about your marriage and most importantly, how you...
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How Do You Determine the Health of Your Marriage?
Have you ever considered how to determine how good or healthy your marriage is? There isn’t a lab test or a thermometer that gives you a reading to tell you how you are doing. So, how do people know if...
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The Truth about Falling out of Love
Falling in love is easy. It’s the staying in love part that is difficult. The emotions involved with falling in love can make you feel like you’re on top of the world. However, that giddy,...
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