Are Past Relationships Haunting Your Current Marriage?
It’s often said that the past is never really finished with us. This truth can be especially powerful when it comes to our intimate relationships. Could the partner who was unfaithful to you years ago [...]
Beating Back-to-School Stress: 9 Tips for Keeping Your Relationship Strong
Have you noticed that during the busiest times of the year, your marriage often feels less satisfying and supportive? It’s no secret that life transitions place an extra strain on our most important relationships. [...]
Attracted to Someone Else? Don’t Let a Crush Destroy Your Marriage
Are you shocked to find out that your partner is attracted to other people? Really, it should be no surprise – since you likely check other people out as well. It’s totally normal to [...]
10 Ideas for Creating a Couples Journal
Capturing the story of your relationship on paper can be a rewarding way for couples to explore the life they have created together. In fact, many marriage therapists recommend journaling as a means of [...]
Vacation Alert: Why Conflicts (and Divorces) Rise after Couples Get Out of Town
Have you ever returned from a special trip with your spouse, only to wonder if your relationship is falling apart? If so, you’re not alone. A study from the University of Washington shows that [...]
Warning Signs: The 5 Fights Married Couples Have Before Divorcing
No two divorces are exactly the same – but the arguments that lead to a split are remarkably similar, marriage counselors say.Here are 5 common arguments that couples therapists frequently hear about, along with their [...]
How Jealousy Can Harm Your Marriage
One of the most positive aspects of being in a committed relationship is feeling secure in your partner’s love. It’s wonderful to know that we are desired and valued for whom we truly are [...]
Healthy Finances, Healthy Marriage
Married couples begin their lives together with high hopes, believing they will be able to weather tough times with help from each other. Yet many don’t realize that conflicts over money can weaken and [...]
How Moving Places Stress on Couples – And How To Prevent It
If you’re packing up your treasured possessions in preparation for a move, it’s wise to think about how to protect your marriage from getting damaged too. Married and committed couples don’t always think about [...]
Meaningful Gift-Giving for Married Couples
Gift-giving is a big deal in our culture. Throughout the year we are expected to have the perfect present for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s and Father’s Day and yes, Valentine’s Day. In fact, it seems [...]