Can slackers and neat freaks coexist in a marriage without a major chore war? Firstly, all pejorative and negative terms like ‘slob’ or ‘neat freak’ should be removed from conversations. Not only do they hurt your partner, but they also create unnecessary distance and fan the flames of potential conflict over seemingly small issues. Understanding your partner as a separate individual and giving them space for their individuality is extremely important. So, how does one develop greater respect and understanding for the other? The first step is to share. Share the reasons behind why you are like when everything is organized or why you are messy. Was it the way…

When you’re engaged in a fight with your spouse, no matter the cause, it can feel unique to your marriage, passionate, and vital that you both resolve the issue immediately. But know that you aren’t alone in giving in and having “that ridiculous fight” that seems childish and embarrassing in retrospect. There are five fighting traps that all married couples tend to fall into from time to time. Take a look and familiarize yourself with these scenarios, and see if they feel familiar to you. Once you recognize these fighting traps, you can work with your spouse to be sure you avoid them.   Fighting about sex Sex should be…

Addictions don’t mix at all with marriage. The worst of all addictions is drug abuse or alcoholism. As drugs are not sold legally and openly, several people are addicts of alcohol. It is easy to access a beer when you feel like. If you have no control, you will go on increasing your daily intake. Before you know it, you will be a total addict that your spouse loathes.  When an addict is active, he or she totally disregards the needs and emotions of their spouse and other people who love them. They hurt the feelings of many, become irresponsible partners and expect to get loved unconditionally. Feeding their addiction…

We all have quirky traits, certain “flaws” that our partner knows about and has acknowledged at one point of the marriage. This does not mean that these behaviors can continue. Here are some tips on how to approach different habits that might be hurting your marriage.   Communicate about little annoying personal habits We all have little pet peeves, like leaving the toilet seat up, leaving clothes on the floor or not shutting the door. These are benign habits, but they can add up and cause an explosion in your partner leading to a larger conflict. By sharing what frustrations you have with each other, you both can become aware…

How to have intimate conversations? Often married couples fall into the habit of only talking about the everyday and necessary topics related to the home, kids, and finances. The long, intimate conversations you had when you first got together have been muffled by the routines of the daily life. These were the earnest conversations that created the strongest bonds between you and your partner, helped maintain romance and trust. Try exploring whether your marriage is lacking in this department. If it is, talk about how you both can prioritize this.   What to do if more time is needed to talk? Sometimes one partner in the marriage may desire more…

It can be very easy to meet expectations that are explicitly stated by your wife. But, no woman wants to be in a relationship with a man who does the stated minimum for her as required by their relationship status, be it when dating or when being married. There are many things in a relationship that makes a woman feel truly loved, desired, and appreciated, but paradoxically, are things very few women will want to actually ask you for. If you truly love your wife, you want to go above and beyond to show your love for her, but it can be hard to know exactly what to do. We’ve…

Technological changes have been so fascinating so far. Communication is quicker and faster than it ever was before. Furthermore, we now have options when we wish to communicate: emailing, video-chatting, phone calling, instant messaging and so on. Besides communication, the internet dating has spiced up the old school sort of dating. Internet dating sites and social media websites have all simplified the task of meeting new people on a daily basis. While this makes life more interesting and elegant, the aforementioned technology changes have destroyed several marriages and relationships. Previously, couples were willing to work on their marriages because they loathed divorce and starting all over again. Now men and…

If you have been going through your days feeling ashamed of being married, stop it already. Marriage is not that bad even if a lot of negative things are said about it. Instead of complaining about things he or she can’t do right, find things to be grateful for. After all, numerous people on earth wouldn’t be so sad that they are still alone. There are incentives to be found in marriage. Without further ado, we will tell you why you are lucky to be married. 1. Marriage offers guilt-free sex If you are a believer, mostly a Christian, your Bible says that sex was designed for marriage. Hence, getting…