Archive for the 'Marriage' Category
Three Building Blocks for Long Term Relationships
Long term successful relationships don’t just happen – they are built with hard work and dedication over years. For anyone looking to be in a successful long term relationship, here are three pieces of advice that might help. 1. Be Mutually Supportive You can’t be in a relationship with someone that does not share your [...]
Building Blocks of Emotional Intimacy
“I’m tired of feeling alone in my marriage.” ~Christian, married three years Often times, when couples complain about a break down in communication or some other marital/relationship problem, part of their distress centers around feeling emotionally disconnected from each other. This lack of emotional intimacy is often a warning sign that something needs to be [...]
The Positive Effects of Marriage
Marriage is the oldest and most solid institution in all over the world, which gives the sense of security, support and belonging; and it will be never an outdated concept. Generally, we can divide arguments for making a commitment for two groups depending on who they influence: there are benefits for a couple, and for [...]
Saving a Marriage After an Affair
You may be wondering if your marriage is over after an affair. Deciding whether you want to save your marriage after an affair is never easy. The decision whether to save your marriage or not is complicated since you and your spouse are the only ones who can make such a decision. Society does not [...]
3 Topics All Married Couples Should Discuss
Many married couples, as well as couples about to be married shortly, agree to not discuss certain intimate subjects. Why sex, finances, and child-rearing should be taboo topics for discussion is anyone’s guess, but they are subjects a lot of folks try to avoid. The fact is, every married couple needs to talk about these [...]
Catching Early Signs of Marriage Trouble
Trouble in marriage often sneaks up on couples before they know what is happening. Knowing some of the early warning signs of trouble can lead to healing and a better marriage. Neglect shows up sooner or later and marriage is no exception. But if you remain alert and sensitive of what is happening around you, [...]
Thriving in the First Year of Marriage
Your first year of marriage can be tough. Even couples who are notorious for getting along and being agreeable can find the first months of marriage a challenge. One reason it can be so difficult is you’re making a lot of decisions that first year: should we buy a house, when should we start having [...]
Divorceproofing Your Marriage
Let’s face it, over fifty percent of marriages end in divorce these days. And many of us come from broken homes. So for those of us who want our love to last a lifetime, the odds are stacked against us. That is why we must garner tools that will help us build a love that [...]
Deepening Relationships
What’s the key to successful relationships? Here are a few simple things you need to know to deepen your partnership and make your relationship work 1. Without quality time, your relationship will not survive. Carve out at least half an hour a night, and at least one day a month when you the two of [...]
Marriage Advice for Men
Some one asked me the other day for some specific marriage advice for man . Well one issue that comes up time and time again is that women often don’t know if their partner loves them or not. So to all you men out there show her that you love her, don’t just say it!! [...]
