When a marriage goes bad it can be a shock to the couple’s friends and relatives. After all, most couples having marriage problems try to hide the fact that the marriage is not as happy as it seems. That is understandable because it is hard to admit your failings to people close to you. Sadly, [...] Read more »
Why Won’t My Partner Communicate With Me?
My husband won’t talk with me. I don’t want to become a nag, but I am afraid that is exactly what is happening to me. I am so frustrated. How can I get him to talk with me? It is likely that you and your husband are locked into the “pursuer – distancer dance.” This [...] Read more »
Seven Easy Ways to Improve Your Marriage
Improving your marriage doesn’t necessarily have to involve huge changes on your part or your spouse’s. Many times, the cumulative effect of small changes can make a significant difference in the quality of a relationship. It can be discouraging to only focus on the big, sweeping long-range changes that you feel are needed, such as [...] Read more »
Ten Lies That Can Contribute to an Unhappy Marriage
Have you ever wondered why you have an unhappy marriage? If so, you’re not alone. Many spouses are struggling with the same question. At least part of the answer may lie in the words you use in your self-talk and in what you say to your spouse. And what you believe, the lies you tell [...] Read more »
What is a good marriage?
What is a good marriage? What are the keys to happy and lasting marriage? If asked this question most people would mention love somewhere in their reply, but to someone who has actually studied the whole issue of marriage that would not be their answer. Read more »