Marriage & Resolving Conflict

As an effective Psychologist, Relationship Advice provider, Life coach and Marriage Counseling practitioner, while working to save a relationship, I find it very helpful to form an opinion as to...

Whether you've been married for five years, or fifty, if you're in a long term relationship, you know it takes work. How do you get past the "rough patches?" Here are some ideas to help...

There is no doubt that marriage can be a very challenging thing especially in today's world where marriages fail more often than succeed. Sometimes it seems like no matter what a person tries the...

You have asked the questions can I save my marriage from divorce court. The answer is yes, learning to fight fair maybe be the key to you solving your marital problems. If it is done right...

Want to know why she talk to you the way she does? Yes, she might be a little mouthy but she is like that because...

A marriage in trouble can be compared to a broken down, old house. Over the years, it has weathered many storms, and yet been neglected. Now the structure is weak. A total collapse is possible....

Before two people marry, and if at least one of them has substantial property, investments or holdings, an agreement may be legally written that will protect each party's possessions if the...

There are many couples involved in loveless marriages. Likewise, there are also couples involved in marriages that are definitely in love, but are basically dealing with a barrage of issues which...

For any woman who has found out the love of her life is cheating on her, or has cheated, this is a devastating discovery and a life altering experience in more ways than one. There are many...

Living with someone can be a chore, especially if you and your spouse or loved one fight all of the time. It can put a strain on you both mentally and physically. If someone wins the fight, there...

In the original article, I suggested ways to keep your marriage for life. Because of the great response, I will suggest even more tried, and true ways you can do this.

You know the statistics, 47% of marriages end in divorce. What about the 33% of marriages that work, why do they work? Is it luck, communication, complacency? There is no one thing that will save...

Preserving the institution of marriage is by no means an easy task. Work, love, commitment, and patience are just a few mentioned here to have a good marriage. Unfortunately, few recognize the...

Ever wonder "Why is that dudes wife always smiling? What is he doing to keep her so happy?" Then after asking yourself these questions, you figure he must be laying it down REAL good! ...

It can be completely normal to fight with your partner or spouse from time to time. Especially if you live with someone and interact on a daily basis, you're bound to have a few arguments....

Is your man a lump, who won't put down that controller to pay attention to the woman he loves? Have you had enough of that PS3, and on the verge of throwing the darn thing out the window, if he...

Tiger Woods made a grave mistake when he cheated on his wife with a plethora of mistresses. THIS IS A WARNING TO ALL CHEATING MEN OUT THERE: Don't be a scumbag, your wife WILL come and get you,...

You listen to your wife all of the time. You hear her tell you to pick up some ice cream after work. You hear her ask you to put gas in the car. You hear her ask you to take out the trash. But if...

What do we expect from life? When life is beautiful, when we finally have the person we love in our lives, happiness is what we strive for. There is a beautiful growth in all of us, a growth...

Forgiving is crucial to happiness. Until you forgive someone, they retain control over your emotions, your life, and even your physical health. That’s too much power to give anyone, particularly...

If you have tried everything to find out yourself if your spouse is cheating on you or not, it is time to get a private detective for this case. It may summon proof in case you go to court for...

The ways to make your woman happy are some of the simplest, and most rewarding things you can do. First, a few hard and fast rules: Men, for the most part, just don't seem to be tuned into...

The number one reason why marriages fail is finances. During this recession (or can we say depression?) it is affecting many a relationship, like mine. However, there is no reason to let the...

It’s human to fail at anything – including relationships; unfortunately if you’re a role model, prepare for the fall out. I think this article will assist in handling this type of situation to...

Why is it that married couples like to be competitive against each other? I thought you knew that in a marriage the two of you are on the same team. Dr. Kevin Leman once stated in his book Sheet...

Some men are not easy to live with. They have a problem with everything you do, and they believe that they are always right. If you have a husband like this, and divorce is not an option there are...

One’s ability to yell, scream, and call names does not reflect one’s ability to argue. “Winning” is not defined by who gets the last word or whether or not tears were shed; in fact there is no...

Oh, Tiger, Tiger, Tiger. A man can have everything - for instance, a hot, ex-model wife and adorable baby girl - but can still (allegedly) look for greener grass elsewhere. As Cosmopolitan...

Although many people are self-proclaimed “talkers”, a lot can be said for the power of listening- especially when you are calling upon active listening skills while doing so. Active listening...

Ladies, you might want to take a few steps back and let your spouse breathe for a bit. After all, most men like to enjoy time on their own after a hard day of work. I know it is tempting, but it...

In life your served a platter of obstacles, trials and battles to go through. with every relationship comes pain no matter how great of a person we are, nobody's perfect and we all make our own...

According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, 600,000 to 6 million women are victims of domestic violence each year, and one in four women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime....

Divorce mediation is when you and your spouse would sit with a neutral mediator. With the mediator's help, you would work through all the issues you need to resolve so the two of you can get...

There are a few ways to tell if someone is lying to you. By looking at their body language and eyes is a sure way to tell if they are truthful or not. Always remember, there’s no need to lie. The...

This article will explain how to make your wife happy during the holidays. Christmas and Thanksgiving can be a special time for families but they can also be very stressful, especially for married...

Is your relationship becoming dull and boring? Is there no sign of passion, either for romance or life in general? Maybe it’s time you tried to reignite the passion in your relationship. You can...

It can be difficult to find yourself when you are in a relationship. If you are in a very close relationship, or have been in a relationship for a very long time, determining just where your mate...

How to rate your relationship and determine, in simple practical steps, if your relationship will stand the test of time.

What does a husband think of his wife’s psychology?? There are many jokes about women psychology concluding that even God never understood how the women’s mind works and how they think. If so, is...

To carry on a relationship smoothly is quite a question. Is there anything on earth called a perfect relationship in the first place? Well. among all those relationships out there, may be the...

You may have noticed your girlfriend or spouse isn't as cheerful as she usually is. She moves slower or acts like she has a lot on her mind. This usually is a sign something is wrong. Whether it...

William Shakespeare penned an entire tragedy around jealousy, and it's not hard to see why. The green-eyed monster is poison for a relationship, eroding trust, destroying affection and building...

It has taken me many years to understand men. But it isn't only men that get nagged, women can be victims of being nagged as well. What is the point of nagging? It is an aggression to get your...

Your ex boyfriend/girlfriend probably was the highlight of your life, thats understandable. No matter how the relationship ended, you want to get over them. Heres some steps you can take to do...

Wondering how to get the reactions your wishing for from your partner? This brief introduction will give you easy skills to positively improve your relationship in even the most undesirable...

In marriage, there are plenty of things that are good for you and your spouse in moderation. Playing games with friends can be fun but can spiral out of control when wagers begin to be placed in...

If your parents’ marriage didn’t succeed, you don’t have to repeat their mistake(s). Don’t feel doomed to divorce just because you’re the child of a divorced couple. There are lots of things you...

If love is the basis for a relationship, trust can be thought of as the glue that holds it together. Trust can be lost in a relationship because of broken agreements, lack of communication or a...

No matter how wonderful or not so wonderful our marriage is, the fact is most of us want to make is work. With a divorce rate over 50 percent in or country it has become more and more important to...

Are you having trouble getting your man to listen to you? Are you frustrated because you feel like you're talking to a brick wall? Are you feeling like he's not meeting you half way and you...