Preparing for marriage can save tons of heartache down the road. Part of that preparation is having the difficult conversations. There are five talks that you should if you are serious about getting married. You will have to be honest and vulnerable but you need to know this information about one another. It will help build a healthy foundation for your marriage. Here … [Read more...]
“Gender Speak”: The Two Faces of Healthy Communication
"The worst thing that can happen (between us) is if we don't talk." Those were the words I heard often, from my father, when I was a child. Grammar aside, that was a principle that he instilled in my siblings and I, stressing the dire necessity of communication in a relationship. As a child, you don't fully grasp the gravity of such foundational principles until you become … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Friendship is Important in Your Marriage
My husband and I have been married for 17 years and he still makes me laugh all the time. Sometimes I just look at him and shake my head because he is so crazy. We talk daily about everything and we know we have each other’s back. We regard each other as best friends and feel friendship is important in all marriages and below are four reasons why. [imagebrowser id=356] … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Avoid Growing Apart In Marriage
I’ve heard of couples who divorce because they have grown apart and wondered what they could have done to save the marriage. Some of them grew apart after the kids left home, some grew apart while they still had kids at home, and some of them have no kids at all. I think a couple who has grown apart can make their way back to each other if they want to. So I’ve come up with … [Read more...]
The Importance of Communication
In real estate the one word that is heard most is location, location, location! The reason is the better the location of the property, the better chance it has to sell, which is the primary goal. Well in marriage, the one word you must remember is communication, communication, communication! The reason is the better the communication; the better chance your marriage has to … [Read more...]
Website Wednesday: Money Talk Matters
This week's pick is a great site for couples. Learn all about marriage and money here at Money Talk Matters which is run by Dr. Taffy Wagner. … [Read more...]