We've all heard it said that no one can make you happy. Or, in other words, we are responsible for our own happiness. So, if you're married, you don't need to make your spouse happy. But let's not front. At least for me, I know I'd be lying if I didn't expect my relationship with my husband to deliver the kind of happiness that makes me glad that I married him. If my … [Read more...]
5 Things Insanely Happy Couples Do Without Hesitation
I was recently having a conversation with a friend, and the subject came down to the word "abundance" and what that means in a marriage. It later got me thinking about what makes me insanely happy to be married to my husband. I realized there were quite a few habits we developed in our marriage that come as second nature. We do them without hesitation and without expecting … [Read more...]
How Can I Keep my Wife Happy? 3 Steps to a Happy Wife and Happy Life
Hi Dr. Buckingham, My wife and I have been married for two years, and we are hearing a lot of negative talk about marriage. We both come from broken homes and are afraid our pasts will impact our marriage. We are young, in love and work hard to remain positive about our marriage. My wife and I have a 1-year-old daughter, and I want to do everything in my power to keep my wife … [Read more...]
Couples…If You’re Going to Fight, Here Are 3 Ways to Do It Fairly
As a Relationship Life Coach, I've seen communication problems lying just beneath the surface of the relationship problems of every couple I’ve ever worked. Couples come to me hoping that I can fix their problem and save their relationship. Some of the problems couples share with me are: “She cheated on me" "I can’t trust her anymore" "he is totally irresponsible … [Read more...]
Are You Being the Gift that Your Mate Needs?
As a Relationship Coach, I’ve heard countless couples complain that romance and intimacy slowly but surely seems to just (poof) disappear in their relationship. When people fall in love and more importantly when they decide to commit to one another love and romance are at their peak. That euphoria leads people to believe that once they ride off into the sunset of commitment … [Read more...]
Singles: Do You Have a Love Mentor?
I strongly believe that people learn about love relationships from the environment they grew up in. As a child of once married and then divorced parents, my outlook on relationships became tainted. I questioned a lot of factors, including the longevity and stability of relationships. I grew up in an environment in which divorce was “normal” and love seemed conditional, but I’ve … [Read more...]
17 Fundamental Rules for a Happy Marriage
Although all marriages and relationships are not created equal, there are some fundamental rules that every happy marriage probably already follows. Contrary to popular belief, yes, happy marriages really do exist. But these marriages are intentional. There are certain do's and don'ts. They have certain bonds and rules that can't be broken. 1. Love unconditionally, even … [Read more...]