Couples Argue

Spouses in an arguing couple often make the situation worse. Couples Argue Arguing couples usually feel they are stuck in a rut and fighting much of the time. If you are part of an arguing couple, whether married or in a long-term relationship, you can probably learn to change this angry, corrosive behavior and make […]

Better Than Arguing

Arguing is one way for a couple to attempt to resolve a disagreement. Arguments can range from a mildly contentious exchange of ideas to an explosive personal trashing of one or both of the participants. Ideal Arguments Ideally, arguments would be more like debating two sides of an issue. Each person would present his idea […]

Fix Argument

What can you do? How do you celebrate your love, your romance when your sweetheart feels so awful about you? What kind of Valentine’s Day Card do you buy? Everyone is supposed to be happy and romantic when Valentine’s Day comes around. Right? You’re supposed to be having loving, wonderful thoughts about your sweetheart. Right? […]

Arguments Lead To Anger

Arguments are a large source of friction in married couples today. Too often, arguments become battles of who can yell the loudest, or who can persist the longest, or who can say the personally most hurtful comment. Arguments like these are filled with anger, and the original ideas get lost in the verbal and emotional […]

Why Am I Jealous?

Do you think there is good reason for your jealous feelings and insecurity? If jealousy is new to you and your relationship, then perhaps something else is going on. Ask yourself what, if anything, your spouse might be doing to make you feel jealous. Jealousy in Marriage: Your First Course of Action If you can […]

Remember Good Times

Sit down with your spouse and remember the good times in your marriage. Do something good for yourself, for your health, for your spouse, and for your relationship. Talk about good times with your spouse. You could begin with a photo album and reminisce or you could just begin talking about good times you’ve had […]

Open Communication

There are complexities to the general thought of having a completely open-book and honest relationship. Sometimes these complexities can be difficult to figure out. Honesty is Important for Relationships Honesty is an important part in any long-term relationship. When you think about being honest in your relationship, you have to be honest with yourself first. […]

Electronics and Marriage

The fact is that electronics is hurting marriage and relationships. Do you ever feel that electronics, whether it is a cell phone, i-Pad, computer or TV, is hurting your marriage? Does texting, talking on the phone, watching TV or movies make you feel that you’re not important to your spouse and/or to your children. Do […]

Using Active Listening

The goal of this communication exercise, “Using Active Listening,” is to develop a new and improved understanding of each other. You can use active listening to improve your marriage. Suggestion:Have paper and pen handy for each of you to keep track of what you hear and of your own thoughts while your partner is talking. […]