Time to Let Go of Perfectionism

"Are you a perfectionist? Is your spouse? Although perfectionists tend to pride themselves on their meticulousness and attention to detail, those of us who experience perfectionism often find that the people around us don’t necessarily uphold our ideals. And in a marriage, perfectionistic tendencies can create major strain".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/why-its-time-to-let-go-of-perfectionism-in-your-marriage/

Are You Listening?

"See if you can relate to any of these situations"......

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/are-you-listening/

How to Create "Feel Good" Habits in Your Marriage

"Everyone knows we should all be striving to create healthy habits in our daily lives, and we also know the struggle that can sometimes be. It’s hard! Habits are little behaviors, routines, or rituals we do on a regular basis – sometimes they just kind of happen over time, and other times we’ve worked to make it happen".....

https://blog.prepare-enrich.com/2020/09/how-to-create-feel-good-habits-in-your-marriage/

Forgiveness

Weathering the Winter of Our Marriage

"Commitment doesn’t inoculate us against marriage atrophy. In fact, some would argue that it’s the cause of it. But it’s the thing that keeps us in and has us weather the droughts that are an inevitable part of a long marriage".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/embracing-seasonal-shifts-in-our-marriage/

5 Everyday Marriage Problems and How to Tackle Them

"Today, we’re breaking down five everyday marriage problems most couples will encounter at sometime in their relationship. Let’s take a look".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/5-everyday-marriage-problems-and-how-to-tackle-them/

10 Ways Spouses Push Each Other Away

"Pushing people away can be unintentional. We may not do it on purpose, but here are 10 ways spouses push each other away".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/10-ways-pushing-people-away

Wielding Wisdom in Conflicts

"It struck me recently how much I want to speak wisdom into the lives of others, especially my spouse. But how often is my wisdom self-serving? How often does my wisdom look more like words that will transform them and make MY life easier?! HA!".....

http://beating50percent.com/7-ways-to-wield-wisdom-in-conversations-and-conflict/

10 Surprising Ways to Increase Romance

"These 10 ideas will help bring back the desire you enjoyed as a couple early on in your relationship. But they have nothing to do with mood lighting or lingerie. These suggestions will give you back the romance you’ve lost by making your character more attracted (and attractive) to your spouse".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/romance-and-sex/10-surprising-ways-to-increase-romance/

3 Reasons to Stop Idealizing Your Spouse

"But the truth is, idealizing your spouse is harmful to your marriage long-term. That’s because idealization isn’t the same thing as being enamored with, or in love with, your spouse. In fact, idealization is in direct contrast to the Christlike love we should cultivate for one another".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/3-reasons-to-stop-idealizing-your-spouse/

Stress

How to Change Your Own Contempt

"You may not even be aware of how you are acting or speaking out of contempt—often it can feel like you are being genuine. Dr. John Gottman realized there needs to be a path that leads to a culture of appreciation, and that is by expressing your feelings and longings".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/how-to-change-your-own-contempt/

Three Circles of Marriage

Marriage: Should've, Would've, Could've

"I battled a sense of 'should’ve, would’ve, could’ve.' If you’re battling that same sense, here’s what you have in common with the very first couple—and why you can have hope for what marriage can be".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/hope-for-marriages

Taking a Mulligan in Marriage Conflict

"Dr. Gottman has discovered that successful marriages use repair attempts like golfers use mulligans".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/mastering-marriage-conflict-mulligans/

Deepen Your Intimacy During Difficult Times

"Difficult times can refine or break your relationship. That’s why it’s so important to stay connected. Through intentional action, it’s possible to deepen your intimacy during hard seasons. Let’s look at eight ways you and your spouse can deepen your intimacy, despite being in the midst of a difficult time".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/8-ways-to-deepen-your-intimacy-during-difficult-times/

Porn Doubles Chance of Divorce

"A 2016 study from the University of Oklahoma found that beginning to watch pornography doubles the chance that a marriage will end in divorce within the following two years".....

https://homeword.com/articles/marriage-research-porn-doubles-chance-of-divorce-in-two-years/#.X054bnlKiUk