Some people hear the word "argument" and immediately think of a nasty fight. I don’t. I think an argument is merely a difference in opinion. Sure, it can get pretty nasty if people decide to take it there, but it doesn’t need to. If you keep your anger and frustration in check, an argument is just a healthy exchange that happens from time to time. I don’t argue with my … [Read more...]
Gearing Up For Another Fight? Consider These 3 Things First!
Having disagreements when you're married is not only understandable, it’s expected. Even the happiest couples don’t always see eye-to-eye. Expecting that you can spend a lifetime with someone without getting into it is not very realistic. No matter how perfect a couple may seem, if they keep it real, they have their moments. However, I think there is a distinct difference … [Read more...]
FREE Couples Webinar: My Spouse Hurt Me, How to Let Go of the Pain and Move Forward with Your Marriage on Tuesday, February 17th
Life lessons teach us that eventually we must forgive and forget if we want peace. Life also teaches us that doing that is easier said than done, especially if it's a spouse. When we get married, we probably find it hard to believe that the person we vowed to spend the rest of our lives with, could cause us so much pain. But, it happens. The thing is, we still love our … [Read more...]
Marriage is Under Attack: Is it Worth Fighting For?
The institution of marriage is under attack and it is time to go to war! I’ve held a few different discussions on social media about the topic of marriage and I have been surprised about the overwhelmingly negative responses and perceptions that are associated with marriage. It used to be that marriage was a beautiful thing and represented true commitment and companionship, … [Read more...]
Do You Know How To Fight?
By Tiya Cunningham-Sumter Your wife might drive you crazy and your husband can get on your very last nerve (it happens to all of us at some point), but how you handle the frustrations and disagreements is paramount to the health of your relationship. In my frequent conversations about relationships I often hear a variety of excuses and arguments about what's going wrong, but … [Read more...]