When He Wants Out
There had been alarms you couldn’t hear. There had been signs you couldn’t see (or ignored, or chose to ignore). But when it is out in the open, it is impossible to ignore the inevitable. But is it completely inevitable? Could you possibly stop your spouse from wanting a divorce? The answer is, yes you […]
But I Expected Our Marriage Would Be…
Expectations – I thought marriage would be__________________. You can fill in your own blanks. I’m betting the way your marriage turned out is not exactly what you thought it would be? You have expectations, I have expectations….Everyone does. Because you have never been married before, or even if you’ve been married before, you do have […]
Keys To Your Successful Marriage
The great news is that successful marriages don’t necessarily have any less conflicts than bad marriages. However, the way they solve their conflicts does make a huge difference. Good marriages don’t happen by chance. Yes, being compatible in the important areas such as basic life values is extremely important. However, the methods you use to […]
Mutual Respect and Healthy Marriages
Healthy marriages could be characterized by reasonable levels of marital satisfaction, though the levels would not have to be the highest levels to argue that the marriage was healthy. Healthy marriages are the basis of healthy families. Be it dating, friendship or marriage, respect is one of the main characteristics of a healthy relationship. When […]
Is A Healthy Long Lasting Marriage Possible?
Most of the people I know long for a healthy long lasting marriage. Many people, though, have given up on that idea and skeptically now believe that it is only a fantasy. My hope is to reassure you that it truly is possible but it doesn’t just happen all by itself! My hope is that […]
Invest in Your Marriage
Early in your marriage attend a study, retreat or read a great book or listen or watch a CD or DVD on healthy marriage. Add a new marriage education program each year to broaden, deepen, and further enrich your marriage, making ongoing marriage education a regular part of your married life. This can also be […]