They say that the couple that fights together stays together, but fighting can get in the way of your relationship. Here are some tips on how to fight fair in marriage to make things easier. John Gottman indicates fighting is not bad for a marriage. The key is to know how to fight fair. Fighting […]
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Can I Date Before My Divorce Is Final?
Dating after a divorce can be tricky business. You just got out of a relationship, and now you’re jumping back into the dating scene. But can I date before my divorce is final? The simple answer is “yes.” However, you have to follow the rules. (Just because you’re dating doesn’t mean you’re divorced, right?!) The […]
Habits for Relationship Success: 11 Tips to Keep a Healthy Partnership
Do you want to build a healthy relationship with your partner? If so, then it is important that you develop habits for relationship success. In this article we will go over 11 tips that will help strengthen the bond that makes your partnership great! Most people are not aware of how to make a relationship […]
11 Bad Marriage Habits No One Talks About
Bad marriage habits can ruin your marriage. Learn about these 11 bad marriage habits no one talks about and how to avoid them. Every marriage has its ups and downs, and experiencing conflict and disagreements is inevitable. Some couples manage to work through these challenges and remain happily married. Others do not. When a marriage […]
How To Break Bad Marriage Habits
Is your marriage suffering because you and your spouse have bad habits that are causing conflict? If so, then it is time to break the cycle. In this blog post, we will discuss how to identify what those negative behaviors are, why they happen, and how to break bad marriage habits so you can have […]
What Does Falling In Love Feel Like For A Man
What does falling in love feel like for a man? We all know men and women are different. They process information differently. They approach problem-solving differently. And they ‘feel’ love differently. This is not to say one way is good and the other is bad. On the contrary, I believe we are designed to complement […]
6 Steps To Conflict Resolution in Marriage
Conflict Resolution in Marriage – How to make your relationship better. Every couple has conflict. Sometimes it’s small, sometimes it’s huge. We offer 6 Steps to resolve your marriage conflicts. Conflict in marriage happens. No one has a perfect marriage (one that is free from any problems). We’ve all experienced the sting of arguments and […]
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Why Couples Experience Communication Problems
It is no secret that communication is sorely lacking in many relationships – romantic or not. It seems like you can’t get a sentence in without getting interrupted, and sometimes, an argument goes on for hours with neither person really listening to the other. There are many reasons why couples experience communication problems – the […]
How To Increase Communication In A Marriage
Communication is key to any healthy relationship. A major reason for the breakdown of marriages and relationships is a lack of open communication. Many couples do not know how to increase communication in a marriage. To help you be a better communicator, we’ve come up with a few simple ways to improve communication in your […]
What To Do When Your Spouse Says Hurtful Things
What happens when your spouse says hurtful things to you? In this article, we discuss the importance of using words to build rather than tear down. Whoever said, ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me’ lied. Let me clarify. As an axiom to help us not take things to […]
21 Tips for Dealing with an Overly Defensive Spouse
How do you deal with an overly defensive spouse? We all know that arguing with a spouse isn’t a good way to resolve differences. But what if you’re dealing with a spouse who is so defensive you might as well be speaking a foreign language? So here are 21 tips to keep in mind when […]
Husband Gets Defensive When I Ask Questions
Have you ever had to deal with a defensive spouse? It can be a huge problem in a marriage, and it can be hard to come up with strategies to deal with it. What should you do when your husband gets defensive when you ask questions? It’s common for people to get defensive when their […]
How To Make Your Wife Fall In Love With You
If you’re thinking that finding the right formula for how to make your wife fall in love with you may be just as simple as following a diet plan, think again. Because what a man eats might affect his body, but the mind is a very different matter. When it comes to the mysteries of […]
The Power of the Subconscious Mind About Marriage: 7 Steps To Take To Reprogram Your Marriage
Most couples do not realize how subconscious limiting beliefs affect your marriage. Here are 7 things you can do to reprogram your marriage by changing the limiting beliefs that sabotage your relationship. Ever heard of the Cocktail Party Effect? It goes like this. You are at a cocktail party with friends. You soon find yourself […]
How To Help A Friend In An Emotionally Abusive Marriage
It’s not easy watching someone you care about experience an abusive relationship. How do you help a friend in an emotionally abusive marriage? What’s is the best way you can offer support and direction? We explore the do’s and don’ts of dealing with people in explosive relationships. If you have a friend or family member […]
What To Do When Your Wife Is Depressed and Pushing Away From You
Depression can be a serious problem. It is not something to be taken lightly. What to do when your wife is depressed? Here are six things to avoid, and six things you should do to help. Depression is a very real and serious problem for many people, and if you are married to someone who […]
What Are The Reasons Behind Long Lasting Marriages?
A long lasting relationship is the goal of every couple that marries. Are there keys to help you create a lasting bond? What are the reasons behind long lasting marriages? We identify 13 ingredients in couples who passed the test of time in marriage. I first met Pete and Renee when they were newly weds. […]
How to Respond When Your Wife Takes You for Granted
No one likes to be taken for granted. When happens in marriage it is not only heartbreaking; it also has long-term effects on the relationship. How do you respond when your wife takes you for granted? In this article we explore the signs and remedy for when wife takes husband for granted. A story from […]
What Does It Mean To Honor Your Spouse?
Treating our spouse with honor and respect is essential for a healthy relationship. But what does it mean to honor your spouse? We offer 7 tips on how to show respect and honor to your spouse. But first, let’s debunk some myths and wrong ideas about honor. We just got a new puppy. We’ve wanted […]
5 Things You Need To Do When Trust is Broken in Marriage
What happens when trust is broken in marriage? What are the emotional costs? Is it possible to rebuild once trust is violated? Learn the four key elements that comprise trust and five things to do now if trust is lacking. Trust is one of the most valued commodities in a relationship. It’s that feeling of […]
When a Spouse Betrays Your Trust
Broken trust spells disaster for a marriage. When a spouse betrays your trust because of neglect, it not only damages your relationship and intimacy, it has devasting effects on you psychologically. 16 Things To Do When Trust Is Broken Because Of Neglect I recently received a call from a friend telling me he was going […]
Should You Stay In A Marriage That Lacks Trust?
Healthy relationships can be challenging. Unhealthy ones are often very troubling. Those without trust are in a category of their own. Since trust is the necessary fabric for any relationship, should you stay in a marriage that lacks trust? A divorce is never an easy option for a troubled marriage. It should be the last […]
Man vs Woman Thinking [Funny]: 7 Videos You Will Love
Men and women think and behave differently. It’s the brunt of jokes and the highlight of comedy specials. We know we are different, so let’s celebrate it. In this article, we offer 7 videos that take a fun look at the differences in our genders. We call it, Man vs Woman Thinking [Funny]. Laughter does […]
My Wife Makes Excuses Not To Sleep With Me and I’m Hurt About It
It is not uncommon (at some point in the marriage) for a wife to make excuses not to sleep with her husband. It can be painful to a man, so it’s important to understand why this happens. There are many reasons. Because your sex life is important, let’s explore this delicate topic. The subject of […]
7 Best Books On Forgiveness in Marriage
Stuff happens in every relationship. It seems the closer you get to someone, the greater the potential to hurt, wound, or disappointment them. It’s one of those sticky things about relationships we wish weren’t true. These 7 best books on forgiveness in marriage will help; you rebuild after you’ve been wounded. The reality is when […]
My Husband Blames Me For His Unhappiness: 4 Things You Should Do?
What do you say to a wife who complains, ‘My husband blames me for his unhappiness.’? Are we responsible for our partners’ happiness? What role do we play, if any, in their sense of happiness? This is a sensitive subject for some women. Here are practical steps to take when you feel guilt and condemnation […]
5 Rules To Create Habits For Successful Marriages (Free Marriage Habit Checklist)
At the beginning of a new year, it’s common to talk about goals we want to achieve for the coming 12 months. When we talk about goals, we need to include the idea of habits. Our goals are simply the result of our habits. In this article, we discuss habits for successful marriages. Habits are […]
How To Change Your Relationship For The Better
Often couples get stuck in a rut – a cycle of self-defeating behavior that continues to erode their relationship. Knowing how to change your relationship for the better is not difficult. It can be challenging, but the principles are based on common sense and understanding how change takes place in our lives. The other day […]
9 Books To Read When You Feel Unloved In Your Marriage
When you feel alone, unloved or isolated in your marriage, you need to get help. In this article, we offer 9 books to read when you feel unloved in your marriage. This is a resource part of our series called, Unloved. Each of these books has something of value to add that will help you in […]
How To Stay Happy In A Loveless Marriage: 5 Practical Things You Can Do To Reclaim Your Life
How to stay happy in a loveless marriage? In this article, you will understand your options when facing a fractured relationship and learn five things you can do to reclaim your life. This is part of our Unloved Series. Plus, check out the infographic below that outlines the 5 practical things you can do to […]
When a Woman Feels Unloved
This is the first part of our series called, Unloved. It answers the question, ‘What happens when a woman feels unloved.’ Marriage is designed the be the answer to loneliness. No one enters marriage expecting to feel alone, unloved, or isolated. This is the opposite of what we desire. But what happens when our expectations are not […]
15 Signs of an Unloving Husband: How To Recognize When Your Spouse Disconnects From Your Marriage
If you are in an unfulfilling relationship that’s characterized by disrespect, criticism, and lack of affection, maybe it’s time to get a true perspective of what’s going on. Here are 15 signs to help you diagnose your marriage. These signs of an unloving husband can help you understand the true state of your relationship. This […]
How To Deal With An Unloving Husband: 5 Things To Keep In Mind
Marital satisfaction is usually measured by how loving our partner is (and how we love our partner). What happens when this love is missing? Knowing how to deal with an unloving husband (or spouse) can set the stage for either reconciliation or a continued decrease in marriage happiness. This article is part of our Unloved […]
Wife Doesn’t Love Me But Won’t Leave: What Should I Do?
My wife doesn’t love me but won’t leave. What should I do? To know how to respond in this situation, you first have to diagnose the real issues behind her words. Do you fight for your marriage? Or do you back off? Where should your focus be? These are tough questions. In this article we […]
21 Signs of a Relationship Falling Apart
21 signs of a relationship falling apart. No one wants to think their marriage is over. Yet the signs are almost always present. In this article, we discuss the 21 major signs of a failing relationship. Rob asks: Over the past year I’ve noticed my wife is pulling away. I know I’m not the best husband in […]
How To Make My Marriage Happy Again: Couples Offer Practical Advice for a Happy Relationship
We asked our readers to give their best advice on how to make my marriage happy again; here is what they said. Every couple faces challenges in their relationship. Yet each couple desires to have a happy marriage. Those who succeed in navigating those issues are the ones who stay focused on what matters most, […]
My Husband Doesn’t Want To Work On Our Marriage: 4 Reasons He Emotionally Detaches
If you’ve ever complained, ‘My husband doesn’t want to work on our marriage!’ We outline four emotional reasons why he doesn’t fight for the relationship, and why he disconnects. Discover these four reasons he detaches. These reasons are not emotional in the sense of ‘highly sensitive responses’ or emotional hysteria; rather we use the term emotional […]