Thursday, November 21, 2019

Overcoming Gridlock

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"What I’m talking about is the emotional traffic jam that happens in a relationship, which has all the same accompanying emotions and more –  feeling stuck, frustrated, or disrespected. The holiday season is the best time as any to reconsider how to approach gridlocked problems that arise in your relationship".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/overcoming-gridlock-holiday-season/


Tuesday, November 19, 2019

A Good Marriage in All Seasons of Life

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"Prominent author and pastor Rick Warren and his wife Kay recently sat down for an honest and heartfelt discussion about how to fight for an awesome marriage in a society that continually pulls against it".....

http://kaywarren.com/article/rick-and-kay-warren-tips-on-how-to-have-a-wholesome-marriage-in-every-season-of-life/

Monday, November 18, 2019

4 C's That Can Spell Catastrophe in Marriage

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"There are all kinds of pressures that can create marriage trouble, pressures that can compound marital challenges and complicate married life. Sure, all marriages face pressure, and some of that pressure is necessary to sustain a healthy relationship. But if that pressure gets too high, catastrophe can strike. What may set a sick marriage apart from a healthy one is the way couples deal with these 4 pressure point C’s".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/4-cs-that-can-spell-catastrophe-in-your-marriage/

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

3 Core Truths for Successful Communication



"The happiest of couples don’t rely solely on communication rules, their secret lies in understanding that good communication is built first on who you are – and only later on what you do. Simply put, successful communication starts with good personal qualities".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/3-core-truths-for-successful-communication/

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

10 Ways to Push Your Spouse Away

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"I originally wrote this post a few years ago. It was so popular with married couples that I decided to update it and share it with you once again. I hope that by reading these 10 Ways to Push Your Spouse Away, you’ll actually learn how to pull your spouse toward you".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/10-ways-to-push-your-spouse-away

Monday, November 4, 2019

Dealing with Change in Marriage

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"If you’re in a funk lately, or you’re wondering ‘What is up with my spouse,’ chances are that something has changed and you’re experiencing its effects. Maybe it’s just how they feel that’s changed, or maybe something legitimate is different. Either way, change can be unsettling, but it can be downright destructive when we don’t see how much it is affecting both our lives. So what should you do about it?".....
https://marriedpeople.org/dealing-with-change-in-marriage/