5 Things I Wish I Knew as a Newlywed

"If I could go back to counsel my younger self, here are 5 things newlyweds should know that I wish I knew when I was one".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/5-things-newlyweds-should-know

Everyday Ways to Reconnect and Nurture Your Relationship

"Reconnect and nurture your relationship. With daily lives upended due to the pandemic, it’s understandable if your relationship receded into the background or feels fractured lately"..... 

https://www.gottman.com/blog/everyday-ways-to-reconnect-and-nurture-your-relationship/

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When You Exchange Gifts, Watch Out for this Conflict

"Whenever her husband Will gives her a gift, Erin is torn. Instead of being excited about the beautiful necklace, phone upgrade, or trendy shoes, all she can think of is how far the expense is taking them over their budget".....

https://shaunti.com/2020/11/when-you-exchange-gifts-watch-out-for-this-conflict/

Resent Your Spouse? 5 Ways to Reset

"Resentment is an insidious force that creeps into marriages and cripples them. It’s important to rid your marriage of any resentment that might exist, choosing instead to focus on your love for one another. But sometimes, resentment roots into your attitude toward your spouse anyway, and it takes work to weed it out again. If you feel that you resent your spouse, here are a few ways to hit the reset button."

https://www.symbis.com/blog/resent-your-spouse-5-ways-to-reset/

Wives: This is What Makes Your Man Vulnerable

"An iceberg is typically 90% below the surface, with only 10% visible. Does your man ever seem like that iceberg, with so much hiding under the surface compared to the small portion you can actually see? Like many men, he probably doesn’t volunteer a whole lot about what he’s thinking and feeling deep down".....

https://shaunti.com/2020/11/this-is-what-makes-your-man-vulnerable-be-aware-and-take-care/

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Minimize the Little Annoyances

"Here’s how you might define a little annoyance in your marriage: If you’d most likely be embarrassed to tell a marriage counselor about the behavior, it’s likely a little annoyance. You can almost anticipate the counselor’s response, 'Really? That [behavior] actually bothers you?'".....

https://homeword.com/jims-blog/minimize-the-little-annoyances-in-marriage-2/#.X61llGhKiUk

6 Steps for Resolving Conflict in Marriage

"Since every marriage has its tensions, it isn’t a question of avoiding them but of how you deal with them. Conflict can lead to a process that develops oneness or isolation. You and your spouse must choose how you will act when conflict occurs".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/resolving-conflict/6-steps-for-resolving-conflict-in-marriage/

Love is a Verb

Importance of Forgiveness and Resilience in Marriage

"Forgiveness is an essential part of all healthy relationships, and resilience helps us bounce back from hard times. In order to come back from conflict stronger than before, forgiveness is an absolute requirement. The two characteristics go hand-in-hand, and must be diligently practiced to maintain a healthy marriage".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/the-importance-of-forgiveness-resilience-in-marriage/

Secrets to Matrimonial Friendship

"marriages that have been robbed of friendship are missing a vital element in making a relationship a paradise. If friendship has grown cold in your marriage or was never given an opportunity to develop in the first place, you can change that".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/gods-plan-for-marriage/secrets-to-matrimonial-friendship/

5 Things Every Wife Desires on a Date with Her Husband

"While I continue to advocate for creative date nights, I’ve learned that our wives need more from us than just 'taking her out' to make a date night really beneficial. Here are 5 things every wife desires on a date with her husband, to show that he doesn’t take her for granted".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/what-wives-need-from-their-husbands