All marriages go through phases and stages, but what do we do when our marriages seem to be in the humdrums? We can wait it out, or try the tips in this article.
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Most people get married believing a myth – that marriage is a beautiful box full of all the things they have longed for: companionship, sexual fulfillment, intimacy, friendship. The truth is that marriage, at…
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Good communication is crucial in any happy marriage. Here are five tips to help you improve your skillset with your spouse today.
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Looking back on her first few years of marriage, the author of this article gleans four nuggets of wisdom that have really come in handy.
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It is inevitable that there will be some difficult times in any marriage and that spouses will hurt each other. Knowing how to repair the damage and restore intimacy is of utmost importance in…
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In this short clip from Anderson Cooper's TV show, Dr. John Gottman discusses and illustrates two negative patterns for couples to watch out for.
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Making goals together is hard, but it's one of the most effective ways for couples to grow closer!
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Many of us may have already made a few relationship goals or resolutions, but here are a few more suggestions to help you and your partner make deeper connections this year.
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Start the new year out with a bang! Team up with your spouse, reflect on the past year, and make goals together for how you want to nurture and strengthen your marriage. Read Full…
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Watch this video on what couples do and say around Christmas, and see if you recognize any of them!
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The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of year for some, but not necessarily true when it comes to relationships. Here are some of the most common problems that come up for…
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In this brief clip, Marriage therapist Esther Perel discusses why on-going criticism has such a toxic impact on marriage relationships. She explains how it produces the opposite effect couples are looking for and offers…
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Core beliefs are our deeply held beliefs about life, about what’s right and wrong, and what is important to us. Unconsciously or consciously, they guide our behavior and our decision-making. These beliefs can stem…
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This brilliant and helpful article is an abridged selection from psychologist Harriet Lerner's most recent book entitled, "Marriage Rules: A Manual for the Married and the Coupled Up."
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In this TEDx TALK, relationship coach Maya Diamond shares the surprising key to healthy and lasting relationships, and reminds us to look at ourselves first.
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Having children can be the greatest joy in life–but it can also require adjustments for both partners, especially in the area of marital intimacy. How can couples maintain their emotional and sexual connection in…
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Let's face it, some of us have the fun gene and some of us don't. And if we've been in the Unification Church for more than a decade, we may also have an aversion…
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Marriage works best when approached as a team sport, and miraculously, there are two simple words that can encourage defenses to come down and real problem-solving to begin.
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Drawing on wisdom from author Brene Brown, this article helps us to see how taking responsibility for our emotions, can help us to be more open and vulnerable with our spouses.
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In this article, the author explains how practicing forgiveness in order to reduce anger is one of the healthiest things couples can do for their marriages.
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Friendship is one of the biggest expectations that people have for marriage. Most people hope that their spouses will become or remain their best friend. The problem is that we often don’t treat our…
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Anyone who has been married for more than a week has been baffled by their spouse's behavior at least a few times. In this article, Dr. Morgan Cutlip gives simple and powerful tips to…
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Author Asha Dornfest addresses the challenges of maintaining a strong connection as a couple while managing the details of life with kids.
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In this Youtube clip, marriage expert Jayson Gaddis explains why we get stuck in our marriages, and what we can do to break through our fear and continue growing together.
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Every couple fights. It is inevitable. And everyone who is in a couple has experienced those moments of profound regret when they've said hurtful things to their partners. So, what can be done? How…
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Don't roll your eyes at the concept of 'love languages' just yet because when we use them with our spouses, it really works! It is an incredibly effective way to tune in to our…
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Richard Nicastro, PhD looks at finding “meaning over merriment” in marriage and challenges us to monitor our expectations that marriage “should” bring happiness.
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Marriage experts agree that habitual criticism can erode the very foundation of a marriage. This is why it's important to understand the difference between criticism and complaint, and to learn how to communicate our…
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Marriage educators Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot suggest four areas to focus our attention, affirm our spouses and give them a confidence boost.
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Remember that saying from our childhood: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Do any of us actually believe this old adage? Of course not. We all know…
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