The words we use can be a key factor in building trust. Recognize their power for change, and they become powerful tools in your relationship.
Marital Communication
Your marriage needs commitment. Especially a commitment to time with your spouse. Make the most of the little moments and watch your marriage grow.
Many couples are dealing with difficult issues caused by the coronavirus. But it’s possible to build a stronger marriage by adopting new habits.
Do you need new ways of handling disagreements with your spouse?
It’s never easy to manage conflict in a marriage. The coronavirus has added even more challenges. Learn how to work through the conflict.
Family finances are taking a hit during the COVID-19 crisis. If you and your spouse are facing financial changes, here are five tips to help.
Are the coronavirus, quarantines and uncertainties putting a strain on your marriage? Here are ways to fight the fear and grow closer to your spouse.
Travel is tough on a marriage. But with a bit of planning, you and your spouse can stay connected when one of you is away from home.
Does your marriage need a tune up? Try these tips for a marriage maintenance weekend.
Valentine’s Day isn’t a test to validate or discredit our marriage. It’s simply a way to celebrate the one we love.
Stressed about finding the right Valentine’s Day gift? Start with these four helpful hints that will remind your wife how much you love her.
A love note doesn’t have to be flowery or sappy. It’s just a way to express your love for your spouse in a way they’ll understand.
Critics praise the way Marriage Story portrays a couple in crisis, but film reviewer Paul Asay says there’s a powerful message behind Marriage Story.
Couples come clean about household chores and share what they’re willing to trade to avoid cleaning house.
Saying “Just relax” might be the worst thing a husband can say to his wife. Why? Because she hears: “I’m not taking you seriously.”
Psychologist Dr. David Clarke offers couples practical advice for breaking down common communication barriers in a discussion based on his book Men are Clams, Women are Crowbars: The Do’s and Don’t’s of Getting Your Man to Open Up. (Part 2 of 2)
Psychologist Dr. David Clarke offers couples practical advice for breaking down common communication barriers in a discussion based on his book Men are Clams, Women are Crowbars: The Do’s and Don’t’s of Getting Your Man to Open Up. (Part 1 of 2)
Active listening is important when you’re talking to your spouse. Here’s how to focus on your spouse’s feelings and deepen your relationship.
Feedback can reveal flaws that we don’t see in ourselves. It can be painful, but it’s essential. If we respond with defensiveness, we shut down a valuable tool for building an honest, thriving relationship.
Independent thinking doesn’t automatically shut off after the wedding. So when your spouse doesn’t agree with your great idea, how should you negotiate a solution?