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Three Ways Married Couples Fight
No matter how perfect your relationship with your spouse is at the moment, conflict is inevitable simply because it is a part of all human relationships. For example, there will probably be a time when you or your spouse forget something and someone will get really upset. Most couples fight in one of three styles, yet they are not aware about how they fight. Knowing the arguing style you have in your marriage is important because it can take the mystery out of your conflicts. When you don’t understand something, you may think that you can’t repair it. When you are aware of what is happening between you and your…
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Top 3 Mindsets for a Better Marriage
Every marriage comes with challenges. No matter how perfectly matched the couple, there are times when communication, preferences, schedules, stress, and expectations may clash and cause problems. Couples who maintain long-term, loving, and healthy marriages experience all of these challenges, but are able to find ways to weather the storm with their spouses. The key to making it through these tough times is building a strong foundation for a loving and strong marriage with your partner. These three elements are key in creating a foundation of trust, support, and security that allows you and your partner to get through tough times together. Practice Empathy Practicing consistent empathy and understanding…
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Top 5 Questions That Will Help You Avoid Repeating Old Mistakes in a New Marriage
A Divorce is a painful experience, and the thought of analyzing your failed marriage might seem to be an unnecessary, painful, and even embarrassing exercise that you would prefer to avoid at all costs. But it is an important step in helping you get over the damage caused by divorce, and it will help you to avoid making the same mistakes again in your next marriage. Answering the following questions about your divorce will help you understand yourself a bit better, and show you what to look for and what to avoid in your next partner. What drew you to your spouse? This question can reveal some interesting things…
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Top 3 Things Money Can Buy to Make a Married Couple Happier
“Money can’t buy happiness” is an old adage that few people actually believe. Yet, it is not easy to pinpoint precisely how money can buy happiness. After all, there seems be so many unhappy rich people. It is true that there are things money can’t buy. For example, money can’t buy great, authentic relationships. No matter what car you buy, you will still be stuck in traffic. If you are driving an expensive sports car, being stuck in traffic is even more frustrating than when you drive an old 4-cylinder economy car. When it comes to dealing with organizations that are almost monopolies, such as electric companies, cable companies and…
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Top 3 Types of Words of Affirmation You Can Use to Enhance Your Marriage
Verbally affirming your spouse can have a profound effect on your relationship. Spoken compliments are a powerful way to express emotional love for your partner. Here are three types of words of affirmation you can incorporate into your marriage to strengthen your relationship. Encouraging words Encourage translates to “inspire courage.” Every person has areas in which they feel less than confident. Feeling that we lack courage can impede us from accomplishing our goals and following our dreams. Untapped potential may be lying dormant in your spouse, just waiting for a few words of inspiration from the one they love to help them fully realize their true potential. Be aware though,…
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Top 3 Types of Fights About Money in Marriages (And How To Avoid Them)
There are many different problems which can arise in a marriage. Many experts and studies claim that money is the main reason for fights and divorces. Different people have different approaches when it comes to spending, saving and investing and this can be a source of many fights. From this article you will learn about three types of marital money fights and how to avoid them. You are not being honest One of the biggest issues with money is that it can difficult to talk about – this may be one of the reasons why it is the biggest cause of divorce! If you try to avoid conversations about…
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10 Tips For Married Men Who Want To Fix Marriage Issues
Your wife is on your team It may not always feel like it, but your wife wants to see you succeed. If you fight a lot, you may get stuck in the emotions that do not reflect what both of you want for your marriage and for each other. If she is not in favor of you doing something that is important to you, like starting a business or making an investment, talk with her first. Do not get upset, angry or make assumptions that will most likely turn to be not true. Find out her fears. Financial security is important to a woman. Show her how you will be…
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The Effects of Having Working Parents on Kids
In this ever changing era of globalization, the needs of the people are crossing the sky limits. For fulfilling the combined as well as individual requirements and dreams of success, people are stepping out of their houses for their daily bread. Parents equipped with the high qualifications and with an aspiration of designing beautiful & affordable lives for their children tend towards working. When both of the parents are exiting the house in the early morning and entering late in the evening, it takes a severe toll on the relationship with their children. The emotional bond and amazing chemistry which is the basis of a healthy relationship get affected. Let’s…
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Top 6 Ways to Restore Trust in Your Marriage
Trust is key to any marriage and sometimes you need to restore trust in a marriage. Here are six ways to restore trust. Admit your dishonesty If you are looking to restore trust then you need to admit your past lies and provide your spouse with all the information he or she needs or wants. Your natural impulse will be to deny your words and actions, even if there is evidence that you did what you did. Dishonesty harms trust and if you need to rebuild the trust you have lost, you should admit to the lying you have done in the past. Voice your emotions This is an important…
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Top 8 Ways To Have Interesting Phone Conversations and Video Chats in a Long Distance Marriage
Long distance marriages rely heavily on Skype, iChat, and phone conversations since this is most people communicate most of the time when they need to talk to someone. Such chats, therefore, are a crucial element for married couples that are living apart. Fortunately, there are strategies you can draw on to create pleasant conversational moments and avoid those awkward silences that seem to suggest you have nothing more to say to each other. From this article, you will learn seven tips to sustain fun and stimulating two- to three-hour telephone/video chats which flow naturally. Look for offshoots Every topic has potential offshoots. The secret here is to listen carefully to…
