My Partner Is Not Affectionate or Romantic? How to Rekindle the Spark
In any long-term relationship, there are times when partners can become complacent and romance can seem to fade away or disappear entirely. This can be attributed to a wide variety of reasons, from the challenges of daily responsibilities getting in the way of spending time together to lack of communication. While it is no one […]
Why Do I Feel Like My Husband Is Hiding Something? Signs of Secrecy & How to Talk About It
With any relationship, open communication and trust are key to success. When one partner is being secretive or hiding things from the other, this can effectively close communication and damage the trust that has been so carefully built from the start. Oftentimes, the partner that feels the other is hiding something feels distrustful and often […]
My Husband Criticizes Me: How to Handle Constant Criticism in Marriage
No relationship is perfect, and neither is your spouse, no matter how much you love them and trust them. There are times that your partner can be challenging or disruptive, which can inevitably lead to you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed, resulting in your criticizing their behavior or actions. And while some criticism can be helpful, […]
Breaking the Cycle of Resentment: How to Let Go and Move Forward
No matter how long you’ve been together, every relationship can have highs and lows. From the excitement of first getting married to the challenges of everyday commitments and responsibilities that come soon after, there are countless hurdles that couples must work together to overcome each and every single day in their relationship. This process involves […]
The True Price of Divorce: Understanding the Financial and Emotional Costs of Divorce
When any couple reaches a breaking point in their marriage and the dreaded word, ‘divorce,’ starts to rear its ugly head, they may already feel like their relationship is on a path towards failure. Whether it’s due to infidelity, lack of communication or an outright betrayal, this is a dangerous path for any married couple […]
The Role of Self-Care in a Strong Marriage: How Taking Care of Yourself Helps the Relationship
When thinking about ways to keep a marriage vibrant and healthy, we often find ourselves considering aspects that involve both partners. Whether it’s maintaining healthy and open communication, making sure to dedicate ample quality time together or simply taking the time to show how much you care about your partner, it’s easy to understand why […]
Is It Just a Rough Patch? Recognizing When to Seek Help in Your Relationship
Every relationship has its ups and downs, whether you’ve been together for a few months, a few years or a few decades. Sometimes, these rough patches are just temporary and can be relatively easy to get through with some teamwork and a little extra elbow grease. On the other hand, these bumps in the road […]
Handling Financial Disputes: Practical Tips for Money Harmony in Marriage
In any successful marriage or partnership, there is often one point of contention that can arise, no matter how communicative and transparent you are with one another – finances. Whether you’re financially stable and secure or carefully budgeting month to month, it can be easy to reach points of disagreement or outright argument when money […]
A Partner’s Guide to Supporting Grief: Navigating Loss Together
There is no experience quite as life-changing as experiencing a tragic loss. Whether it’s the sudden death of a beloved family member or the loss of a treasured career, these life-altering experiences can truly be devastating to any individual. From the sudden absence to the loss of support to uncertainty of the future, there are […]
When the Nest Empties: Rediscovering Your Relationship After Kids Leave Home
There’s no doubt that one of the most exciting times of a parent’s life is seeing your children successfully reach adulthood and move on to the next stage of their lives. Whether this is heading off to college or moving out to start an adventure on their own, flying free from the nest is an […]
Surviving the Holidays After an Affair
While the holiday season may bring about fond memories and happy times spent with friends and family, there are some situations that can cause insurmountable stress and despair, such as experiencing the turmoil of infidelity. This betrayal is often felt tenfold during the holiday season, which is meant to be a season of celebrating love […]
The Silent Treatment: How to Communicate Through Conflict Without Withdrawal
While there are so many positive experiences that come along with marriage, the unfortunate truth is that there are some not quite as exciting experiences that every couple faces. Namely, conflicts with your spouse. Whether this is a disagreement over something simple, such as what to have for dinner, or a fully fledged argument over […]
Burnout and Your Marriage: Supporting Each Other Through Stress
When you or your partner are working a high-stress job or consistently coping with high-stress situations, such as providing long-term care for an aging parent, it’s easy to fall into burnout. From losing so much of our daily time and energy to these tasks or experiencing continual stress from repeating the same tasks day after […]
Strengthening Your Relationship Through Life’s Transitions
When it comes to life, it’s key to remember that everything is always changing. Nothing that we have or do is set in stone, which is both a blessing and a curse. As we get older, our children will, too, eventually moving out and leaving us empty nesters. We’ll also reach the point in our […]
Getting Along with Extended Family for the Holidays: How to Prepare for the Festive Season Ahead
With the end of the year quickly approaching, it’s about time for the family gatherings to begin. From cozy holiday get-togethers to fantastically festive parties, there’s a lot to both look forward to and dread in the season ahead. This is especially true if you and/or your partner come from large families that typically get […]
Healing After Infidelity: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
No matter how long or short couples have been together, every relationship has its ups and downs. From lack of time spent together to issues with children to work getting in the way of reality, there are many hurdles that couples must work together to overcome in order to keep their relationship healthy and thriving. […]
Politics & Your Marriage: How to Focus on Your Relationship & Push Past the Divide
When it comes to relationships, one piece of advice that is more common than not is to never talk politics. Certainly a divisive topic, politics can quickly ignite a ‘fight to the death’ mode that can quickly come between the most secure and loving of couples and relationships. This is especially true in the United […]
10 Date-Night Ideas to Rekindle Your Relationship
When you think back on the history and health of your marriage and relationship, it’s easy to see that for many couples, the most exciting period is when you initially start dating. From completing all the ‘firsts’ of a new relationship together, like your first dinner out, first dance, and first kiss, to the excitement […]
The Five C’s in Marriage:The Key Building Blocks to a Successful Relationship
For any couple who is in a romantic relationship and is considering marriage or already married, it’s important to take a moment to examine the health of the relationship itself. Are you feeling loved, supported and valued? Is your partner? Are there any aspects of your relationship that are in need of some assistance? How […]
The Principles of Imago Therapy Explained
For any couple who feels stuck in their relationship, it can be incredibly painful to admit that something isn’t working. Whether your marriage feels stagnant or conflict seems to erupt frequently, the sense that your relationship is unraveling can be both heartbreaking and overwhelming. When couples finally reach the point of realizing they need help, […]