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To Have or Have Not – Children that Is
When the decision is made to get married, it can be easy to think that there are no problems to face. You love each other and nothing else matters. To begin with, this is probably true, but for many there are issues ahead. Unless you are both in amazing jobs, financially it could be hard to determine the right time to have children. Sometimes the choice is made for you, but what if you need to make that choice? The Cost Raising a child is not easy and certainly not cheap. It can cost around $300,000 to raise a child to 18 – around £230,000 – and this is for…
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For Better or Worse – Making the Most of It
If you asked any newlyweds what the one thing that could happen that would ruin their marriage, many of them would say infidelity. When it comes down to it however, that can often be overcome. But there are 5 areas where it is a lot harder to forgive and forget. They are: Outgrowing a partner Domestic abuse Extreme selfishness Addiction The children Outgrowing a Partner Feeling that you and your partner are not at the same stage of life can cause problems. If one is ready to start a family and the other wants to party all night, it can cause a rift. It will become worse if the immature…
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Study Reveals ‘Pphubbing’ As The Newest Screen-Based Relationship Killer
Back before smartphones, date night was about 2 people spending quality time alone together. Now, thanks to the endless stream of messaging and social media updates available at our fingertips, even the most intimate dinner can be interrupted by literally every single person you’ve ever met. And new research published in the academic journal No Shit, Sherlock shows this phenomenon can put strain on your relationship. It’s known as “phubbing” — a portmanteau of “phone” and “snubbing,” with the extra “P” added when it’s toward your partner. According to 2 separate surveys of 453 adults conducted by researchers at Baylor University, ignoring your partner in favor of your phone will…
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Five Clever ways to Save Your Marriage
Weddings and divorces have always been there. However, no couple wishes for a divorce when they exchange their marriage vows. All couples want to live happily ever after. The reality of divorce or separation catches many unawares, explaining the endless sorrow that follows. If you are constantly fighting with your spouse, do not rush to separate with them. There is still hope if you have not met a professional marriage counselor. This specialist knows which marriages are irreconcilable and which ones can be saved. Before you lose all hope, make a date with a good marriage specialist. He or she might rescue your shaky marriage. Meanwhile, here are a number…
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Tips About Feelings For Married Men
Your feelings are sensations that you experience with your body. This is a hard concept to understand for many men because men spend a lot of time in their heads. Most men are not in tune with their feelings, emotions or their bodies. Some even think and say that they don’t have feelings, which simply can’t be true because all humans do have emotions and feelings. Examples of feelings Some feelings are very simple. The sensations that you feel in your body include tension, warmth, pain, tingling, and others. Feelings are very different from affect and quick emotional responses to situations that you perceive as dangerous in the moment. Feelings…
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I Did The Most Selfless Thing: I Left My Family
I, a mom of three small children, left my husband and kids. Tonight I am not there to put my boys to bed. They are being put to bed by their dad, while I sit alone in my apartment down the street. I can picture the scene right now in my home: The twins are doing their best to convince their dad to let them watch just 10 more minutes of TV, while the 4-year-old makes a million excuses as to why he has gotten back out of bed. Their dad is undoubtedly patiently navigating through the toughest hour of his day, as he calmly yet decisively repeats the same…
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Couple With Inadequate IQ Scores Get Children Taken Into Custody
An Oregon couple has lost custody of their two children because both were designated ‘not intelligent enough’ to care for them safely or properly. Amy Fabbrini, 31, and Eric Ziegler, 38, are currently locked in a custody battle for their two young children, who have been taken away from them by social services. The parents’ four-year heartbreak comes after they were dubbed ‘intellectually incapable’ of raising their children by The Department of Human Services in Redmond, Oregon. Facebook/Amy Fabbrini The couple’s second child, Hunter, was acquired and fostered straight out of hospital. This came years after Fabbrini admitted she was unaware she was pregnant when she grew far into her…
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Four Things You Are Doing That Could Tempt Him to Cheat
A big worry among married couples is infidelity. It is one of the things that could break a thriving marriage. Infidelity generates one of the most painful betrayals. It hurts beyond words. In most cases women forgive their adulterous husbands; it’s hardly the opposite. While husbands who cheat on their wives have individual reasons to do it, none is enough to justify the habit. If you are facing infidelity, or are suspecting it, don’t blame yourself fully. It takes two to tango and since you are in a marriage together, both of you are responsible for fixing your marital issues. You cannot fix these things on your own, his or…
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Disadvantages of Staying Together for the Children
Has your relationship gone sour? Are your kids the only reason you haven’t left? There are many people who can answer yes to both questions. They are only in it for their kids’ well-being. Even if they know divorce or separation is the best way out, they still can’t break up because of worrying about their children. To be honest, kids are just victims of marital circumstances. They are not to blame for wrong things like infidelity, debt, and other conflicts parents have. They deserve to live in peace and happily. Choosing to stay for the sake of your children is compassionate, yes, but it is a horrible decision. A…
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Deception is the Main Cause of Trust Problems in Marriage
Trust is the foundation of your marriage. It is one of those things that take very little energy to break. Trust is extremely critical as it maintains the bond in any form of a relationship. We learn that we can trust our spouse if they can keep their promises to us. As well, humans develop trust only if the words spoken are meant. So, do you mean what you say to your marriage partner? Are you a trustworthy spouse? If you are deceptive, keep in mind that your weakness could destroy trust in your marriage. How trust issues develop Your partner can test your honesty in a very simple manner.…
