Marriage, however, is a natural union and even though there may be resistance and friction in the beginning, when the union is made the people who are united become stronger as one. Love and commitment is the glue that bonds it together and over the years this bond becomes stronger as love endures all things.Most marriages are stronger in the beginning and grow weaker as love becomes routine and is oft times taken for granted. As strong as your...more
Yet, many married couples elect to endure the bad situation for various reasons. Some are not even aware of the seriousness of the problem. If you are experiencing a bad marriage, you should be the first one to know, right? Not necessarily. Spouses who have come from homes of bad marriages often think this is the norm. They watched their parents tolerate a loveless marriage for the sake of the children. This usually does not do the child...more
Whats the difference between a marriage and a relationship, you might ask. A marriage is a bond formed by two people in holy matrimony; and in the eyes of man and the law they are united and only death or divorce can separate them. A relationship is a meaningful feeling thats formed after marriage and will continue to grow and deepen as long as the marriage is maintained. Relationships should actually begin long before the wedding vows are given.Its easy to tell if your marriage needs relationship help although others may notice it long before you. Tell tell signs include going to functions but going alone and offering excuses for the spouse not attending. If you are together, you are constantly criticizing each other and complaining about numerous petty annoyances. Or, it can go to the other extreme and you sit with each other but never talk. No matter what the other does or talks about, its boring and uninteresting.Other signs of a declining relationship might be a dramatic lack of interest in the intimacy department. You are both young and attractive, yet the spark is not there anymore while you fantasize about others. Affection from your relationship is not existent. ...more
There are many good reasons why you would not want to salvage a broken relationship. If one of the partners has been verbally or physically abusive, a crime has been committed or infidelity is involved, its probably best to accept the way the cards were dealt and fold your hand. Thats not to say that even in these situations a way back can not be...more
You have probably had many friends of the opposite sex you would not consider marrying. And, you may have heard someone whos married comment that the spouse is also a best friend. Did the friendship develop before, during or after the marriage? If you once had a true friend who later became your spouse you are fortunate indeed.A friend is...more
No matter that the marriage has been on a downhill slide for months or years and no matter that you have not spoken to each other in days, you are finally seeking help for your marriage and you want results today.Thats almost like praying to God for patience and you want it now. Most marriages experience trouble over a period of time, little things become big things and suddenly you realize your marriage is on the rocks and thats not where you wanted it to be. Most couples who get married say they entered into the union forever. They also realize that marriage is a partnership and you have to work at it to make it successful. Most also agree that divorce is not the ultimate answer.This is evident by the fact that the divorce rate is down somewhat even though many are continuing to stay with their spouse even though they are unhappy and unsatisfied. More couples seem to be happy than not with three out of four saying they would marry their spouse again. And, many have by renewing their vows or really marrying them again after divorce. Its more common than you might think.Love is perhaps the key to making your marriage better today and forever even though some husbands and...more
Self-discipline is a key for success in most every walk of life. The student must be on time to school, the employee must be on time for work. The house must be cleaned, the yard mowed. If self-discipline is applied to these areas, why not the most...more
Early on, you may feel as though there will never be any problems in your marriage. Passion is high and many problems thus far have been resolved in the bedroom. That unfortunately will change and you will float back down to earth and be faced with...more
Any marriage can get caught up in the day to day pressures of family and trying to make a living as you neglect the one person whos vitally important and thats your spouse. Without him or her, excluding children of course, all the work and planning...more
They have an emotional intimacy that has created a loving bond that will sustain them in any crisis. Intimacy for some can mean holding hands, walking together or sharing laughter.As couples age and the love matures, intimacy has different meanings...more
Jealousy is an emotion thats within you. Its within us all but most of us control this emotion with trust and respect. Heaven help the person when jealousy gets the upper hand. Usually, there is no cause for jealousy and the emotion surfaces...more
You watch extreme close-ups of beautiful people while they pledge their undying love for each other. In one scene they are on a sun drenched beach frolicking in the surf, while in the next they are holding hands across the table at a candle lit...more