Show Respect To Each Other’s Problems You can work through any problem in a marriage if both partners offer respect. When dealing with anger, things are exactly the same. Because anger tends to make you forget about manners and about politeness, your behavior can only seem hostile and harmful. But respect is more than that. By learning to (re)respect each other, you understand how to take into consideration your partner’s feelings. One thing you can do is to listen actively to your partner’s needs and wants. Express yourselves openly and without accusations or blaming. In the long run, it can be the wisest thing to do. Compassion Goes a Long…

Offer Your Help Surely, you can’t choose for your partner and you can’t make decisions for him either. But you can offer your help if you feel like this will change matters for the better. It’s very common in marriages for partners to wait for help and support. This happens because they feel hopeless and they lack the energy and motivation to get out from their angry states. Sometimes, they feel like a failure because they can’t control their emotions and behavior. This is why a caring and compassionate attitude can make a big change in your marriage.   Speak Up Your Mind Because marriage means sharing good and bad…

It’s more common than you think Anger problems are various but almost every time they have to do with one underlying trigger: power. This is why anger affects so many marriages and has a great impact on all types of people. However, angry behavior is unacceptable in all circumstances, but especially in a marriage. Marriages are built on trust and love and when anger sets in, it overshadows your whole life. But the fact that’s so common among couples can also be an encouragement to start dealing with it immediately.   Anger can make you numb Perhaps you think you know what anger feels like but when it comes to…

During the day you have to deal with a lot of stress and responsibilities. Work, errands, taking care of your kids. Sometimes it can be hard to relax. Learning to unplug for 30 minutes can positively affect the other 23 and a half hours in a day. Anxiety, stress, anger, sadness. These are just a few of the negative traits you can rid yourself of through meditation. By relieving your body of all the tension, you will see a difference, not only in your own happiness but in the strength and resilience of your marriage and family life. Relaxing will allow you to be fresh, calm and collected so you…

It’s probably quite obvious to you that in order to have a healthy relationship, you need to spend quality time with your partner. But what exactly is quality time? Below are some ideas on how you can incorporate meaningful, quality time into your marriage. Togetherness One of the crucial aspects of spending quality time with each other is togetherness. But being together does not have to do with just being in close proximity to one another. Togetherness is about giving your spouse your undivided attention. You may think you are spending time together by sitting on the couch watching TV. Yes, you are together in the sense that you are…

Chasing and attacking a partner who is less active can be miserable experience Each partner in a marriage behaves in a certain way. When it comes to arguments and confrontations, one partner typically attacks or pursues and the other one withdraws or stays passive. Being active and pursuing a partner that is passive can be a very unpleasant experience. The passive partner usually sees the more active partner as someone who lets their anger and irritation get the best out of them. People who take on withdrawing roles and those who may witness a conflict are typically completely unaware of all the hurt and fear that active people feel deep…

A gift is a visual symbol of love. While showering your significant other with expensive gifts can be nice, it is not the only way to show your love. Gifts can come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. Some cost thousands of dollars and some are free. Read on for some tips about why and how gift-giving can be an important tool in strengthening your marriage. Gifts and money We all have our own perception of money and our feelings associated with spending it. If you are a spender, you might enjoy purchasing gifts for your spouse. If you are a saver, it may be a little more…