Want a great marriage someday? Learn to handle conflict now
Many years ago, psychological researcher John Gottman made a claim that he could predict the success or failure of a marriage by speaking to a couple ...
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How to find your personal blind spots
I checked my rearview mirror twice, and both side mirrors. Everything looked clear. I edged over to the next lane and was startled by the blaring ...
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Conversation starters for date nights
Keep meaningful conversation going on your next date with your spouse by using a few questions from the following lists. Here are several questions ...
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Nine questions to ask your spouse to strengthen your marriage
A friend once asked me, “Have you stopped ignoring your wife?” If I answered yes, it implied that I had been ignoring her in the past. If I ...
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Infidelity – to tell or not tell your spouse
We’ve all heard the catchphrase “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!” The logic behind this cultural quote implies that whatever misdeed ...
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“Friend” requests from old flames on social media
Question Should I accept a Facebook "friend" request from a former boyfriend? He has indicated an interest in connecting with me via social ...
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Let’s talk about sex, Baby!
Every parent dreads having “the sex talk” with their kids. There’s something about discussing human sexuality with children that creates fear ...
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Responding to your husband’s secret: Porn
Several years ago while my husband, Greg, and I were teaching at a marriage seminar, we had an evening break and decided to grab some dinner and go ...
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How to help a friend who has marriage problems
One of our culture’s greatest lies is that marriage is only about two people. Truth is, a successful marriage requires support from friends and ...
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Managing Shared Responsibility
As a married couple you are on the same team. Therefore, make decisions and divide household responsibilities in a way that honours both people. ...
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Why your friends matter to your marriage
As a newlywed, it was easy for me to engage in conversation with other women when I had questions about men and marriage. Unfortunately, I had not ...
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Why laughter is good for your marriage
Laughter is good medicine, literally. It has important physiological effects on you and your soul mate. The French philosopher Voltaire wrote, ...
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