How to Remain Calm When Your Spouse Says Hurtful Things
The words landed like a punch to the chest. You were standing in your kitchen after a long day at work. The conversation started about something minor. Maybe it was the dishes. Maybe it was a scheduling mix-up with the kids. And then your spouse said something that stopped you cold. Not a raised voice. […]
10 Strategies to Help Solve Your Marriage Problems
The argument started over a thermostat. You read that correctly. A thermostat. Seventy-two degrees versus sixty-eight degrees. A disagreement so small it barely qualifies as one. And yet somehow, fifteen minutes later, you were both saying things about each other’s mothers and relitigating a vacation from 2019. In these moments, both partners can feel hurt, […]
In-Laws Interfering in Your Marriage?
Couples have a lot of reasons to see a marriage therapist: arguments, emotional neglect, finances, affairs. But most couples never think that their marriage will be sabotaged by their in-laws. Some in-laws seem like a dream parents, where they help with raising the kids, come over for a glass of wine, and even become very close with […]
How to Parent When You Both Work Full-Time
Many male-female couples start out intending to share parenting duties 50/50. However, they can quickly fall into old societal gender roles once the baby arrives, where the woman takes on much more than the man despite both spouses having full-time careers. What can couples do to ensure parenting and household duties don’t end up destroying their intimacy, and even their marriage?
Common Marriage Reconciliation Mistakes to Avoid After Infidelity
Surviving infidelity is never easy. The most important foundation of your relationship – trust – has already been broken. For some couples, it is enough to separate them from each other for good. For those who choose to reconcile, the process is never easy.
How Often Do Couples Fight and When You Should Be Concerned
Fights and disagreements are part of any relationship. No matter how much you get along with and love each other, fights are bound to happen at some point. Some couples seem to fight more frequently than others and a few others seem like they rarely do. How often do couples fight? And when is it no longer healthy for your relationship?
Does Couples’ Counseling Work? The Pros and Cons That Will Surprise You
All married couples go through a rough patch. Whether it’s serious or not, it is important to address the problem quickly. Undergoing couples counseling is one of the solutions available for couples that require professional help or intervention in their marriage. If you’re curious about how effective this method is, you’ve come to the right place. Take a look at the pros and cons of marriage counseling and what you can do to make it work.
Codependent or Simply Dependent: What’s the Big Difference? Dependent Relationships
You’ve heard the word codependent thrown around plenty of times, but what does it mean in a marriage or love relationship? And what is the difference between being codependent and simply dependent on your spouse or partner? Are you in a dependent relationship?
The 3 Most Important Things You Should Do for Your Spouse
Can you imagine what your marriage would be like if you could do three things to reignite, recharge, and revitalize your marriage? Think of the connection and compassion and love that you could light within each other before slight cracks become breaks? Your marriage and spouse are worth taking on that kind of support and contribution.
I put together a list of the three most important things you should be doing for your spouse so that you can rebuild, repair, and reignite the passion that brought you together in your marriage — stronger than ever.
Can You Reverse a Divorce?
Before you pursue a divorce, you must consider a few important things first. Can you reverse a divorce? It is one of the most common questions that you might encounter as you go through this long process. You must be sure that this is the path you would like to take if you choose to file for divorce.
