Marriage & Resolving Conflict

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....

Some married couples can communicate effectively in any situation. Others find themselves hostile and angry during nearly every argument. Fortunately, once two people really reach each other, a...

Romance is a very simple thing to achieve in a marriage. All your really need to do is put your heart and time into something special for each other.

My in-laws have left this world, so there is no going back to find out why they were so mean and rude to all of their in-laws. It was a different time, then, too --- most people would not dream...

How to overcome love advice relationship problems, with steps to improve your marriage or relationship. Overcoming problems is easier when you break it down and apply basic principles. Read this...

Over the years, as I help couples create the marriage they desire and deserve, and as I help young men and women to find and keep the partner they have been waiting for so long, one thing I've...

It takes time and effort to develop a strong marriage, but it also takes some knowledge. All of the effort in the world will not amount to much good if it is misguided. If you find yourself...

Face it, guys... when your wife or girlfriend is on her "cycle" it can be hard on both of you. Here are a few tips to help with "Our Cycles".

I work with people who need marriage help. Many times this is due to one partner having an anger management problem. Ultimately, in order to work it out, both partners have to agree how to...

Everyone wants a successful marriage. We are always looking for the formula that will fortify our marriage, even while it seems that all those around us are crumbling. I think though, deep down we...

Your spouse, the Father of your children, your best friend- The one you thought would never leave is in crisis. He has been acting different, he is withdrawn from you and the kids. He gets home...

People are diverse, meaning very different, and with those differences comes conflict. One person may hurt another without even realizing it. Before your relationship, whether it's family or...

This step-by-step guide has been created from years of empirical data and front line experience. Its goal is to begin to awaken your perspective of your role in your relationship. This is in no...

From this article you will learn how to express a sincere apology to those you love or care about, how to mend broken friendships, how to maintain existing relationships

Romantic relationships do not take care of themselves. Like children, they require attention, nurturance and a conducive environment in which to flourish. They also require open communication. If...

As women we are often seen as the support system in our families. We have to juggle the kids, Dinner, Work, not mentioning our husbands (Bless their Hearts)! We see and hear all; nothing escapes...

Do you ever feel like pulling your hair when you think of getting along with your in-laws? Here are a few quick, super-effective tips to getting them on your side now without too much work.

Marriage is an amazing journey! But...No marriage is perfect! We don't always agree, we don't always get along, and sometimes we feel we are on completely different levels!

In long lasting and meaningful relationships, there will always be emotions that run high, arguments that can't be agreed on and feelings that will end up hurt. Learning humility and the ability...

Marriage and relationships in general can be hard. Even if you are single, you can learn from the struggles of a friend. Verbal abuse is inexcusable but it doesn't have to be the end of an...

It is a paradox, a catch 22, Murphy's law, and an oxy-moron all rolled into one. Before you were married, motorcycles were great! They were cool! They were fun. She rode them. You rode them....

Since you are reading this article, it's already clear that you are on the path to being your wife's best friend. You already know that listening to her and being respectful of her are good ways...

Everyone dreams of that "perfect" ever after! You met that special person and fell head over heals, but the HONEYMOON is over (in all senses of the word,) and reality is here. You have...

Marriage certainly isn't easy. In fact, statistics are stacked against people and about 1/2 to just above 1/2 of marriages don't survive. However you can achieve a successful marriage if you are...

Marital bouts can get nasty when both parties don't handle it well. The after shock can both be depressing or encouraging. It can either build or destroy your relationship and marriage. I'm an...

My husband and I came from different races. So often, we blame most of our arguments from "cultural differences". What is "big deal" to him seemed to be "little or no...

You've been stewing for days about something your partner has done, but the last thing you want to do is upset the apple cart and tell them. How can you get off your chest what is bothering you...

It's all too easy to look your partner in the eyes and say, "If you would change, things would be better!" But is there a way to save your marriage by changing YOU? The simple answer is,...

When we fight our words sometimes fly out of our mouth before we even think. There are some things that we can never take back. Here are some tips on how to fight nice so you aren't left thinking...

It may be your spouse, your dad, or a co-worker, but coping with a grumpy older man isn't easy. They say it's hormones that turn older men into grouches. Think of Mr. Wilson in the Dennis the...

Do you find yourself trying to talk to your spouse and end up causing a fight? This article will help you sharpen your commnication skills to avoid big arguments.

I used to cringe every time I would hear someone mention the "S" word...Submit. Sometimes I still do. Young and naive, I read a lot of books when I first got married, and to be honest...

How many times in life, whether it be with our lovers or partners or with our children or friends, do we say, "I don't know what you mean!" or "Don't put words into my mouth!"...

Too many times we take our spouses or significant others for granted, no matter where it began or who dropped the ball, ROMANCE and LOVE are very close relatives. This is a re-introduction of...

Face it fellas, even when we regularly toe the line, hold our significant other in high regard, and treat her with the utmost respect the majority of the time, even the best of us are bound to...

You might be asking 'Can I Save My Marriage?' A breaking marriage means two breaking hearts and a lot painful consequences to divorce. We all know that. Sometimes divorce ends up being the only...

What man hasn't tried to figure out a woman? Just when you think you have the mystery solved, something throws you for a loop again and you have to start back at square one. As a women and...

The following steps were suggested to me by a fork-lift operator. He said that he had been married for 30 some odd years and that he was about to go on a cruise of the Medditeranean with his...

Is your marriage in a rut? Do you feel unloved, lonely, and unknown by your spouse? Do you even remember why you married them in the first place? Are you thinking about giving up on your...

If you are married, it is certain that you and your spouse have minced words from time to time. Differences of opinion and opposing ideals are natural in any union however they do not need to be...

We all need some help at different points in our lives. Working with adults or couples in therapy is not always complex, in fact it's often quite practical. I work with couples on their...

As a couple, talking constructively about issues is...not fun. But it's an essential asset to any relationship. There are not many hard and fast rules to human interaction, but here are a few...

Being able to communicate with your man effectively in your marriage or relationship is sometimes hard to do. However, it is necessary to sustain a healthy and happy union. The reason that many...

This task is challenging, but doable. Regardless of what you might think, a person has to heal from an affair whether they stay with the cheating partner or not. Leaving the person who betrayed...

When you and your spouse have a disagreement it's important to learn to fight fair for the sake of the relationship. After all the relationship is the most important thing and an unfair fight can...

Apologizing can be one of the hardest things we ever have to do. Most of us are overly attached to our ego, and feel that the act of apologizing in some way jeopardizes it. This is even more so...

We all know that the technology these days is amazing and this has helped many but also left some of us wondering whether we were married (dating) 12 year olds? Here we examine what we (women)...

Everybody argues, but what is your outcome usually like? Do you not always feel better once the argument ends? Maybe it wasn't a fair fight...

Too broke to afford the next Johnny Cochran as a divorce attorney, yet not quite driven to divorce yet? Then this article is for you!!

No one stands at the altar on their wedding day - ever imagining a day could come when they would possibly contemplate divorce ... but many do arrive there. If you want to protect your marriage...