Emotional Intimacy: Grasping the Full Spectrum of Feeling

When it comes to emotional intimacy, I’ve found myself similarly limited, struggling to identify and understand my emotions. When my wife asks, “How are you feeling?” I almost never reply with an actual emotion word. My sentence might start with “I feel” but usually end with “…like taking a nap,” “…like eating Taco Bell,” or “…like punching the wall.” Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride would tell me, “You keep on using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”.....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/emotional-intimacy-grasping-the-full-spectrum-of-feeling/

More Money Won’t Help Your Marriage – But These Habits Will

"Those 'if . . . then' thoughts are so tempting. After all, they allow us to blame the lack of money (or one another) rather than looking too closely at ourselves. They also suggest such an easy solution: just a few more dollars, and poof! Our marital problems are solved!".....

https://shaunti.com/2023/02/more-money-wont-help-your-marriage-but-these-habits-will/

4 Key Patterns that Destroy Oneness in Marriage

Research shows that the presence of certain negative patterns can destroy oneness in marriage. In other words, just a few negatives in marriage can wear away dozens of positives.

http://www.markmerrill.com/4-key-patterns-that-destroy-oneness-in-marriage/

5 Things to Do When Your Marriage Feels Boring

"Sadly, feeling bored can lead a marriage down a dark path of arguments, bad decisions, and even divorce. It’s up to you to see the signs, take action, and make things more exciting. Here are 5 things to do when your marriage feels boring".....

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I Feel Dismissed in My Marriage

Sometimes, married couples become so busy that one or both spouses may start to feel dismissed, unheard, or invisible. This can happen for many reasons. Most often, we become so busy with our lives and routines that we simply forget to slow down.

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Marriage is More Than Checking a Box on Your To-Do List

We’re around each other plenty more hours but together is a different story. Being in the same house does not necessarily constitute together. Neither does sitting next to each other watching a movie. Driving in the car while I answer email on my phone? Again, not together. The key word here is together, which isn’t just proximity; it’s presence and focus.

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How to Give Your Marriage a Fresh Start in the New Year

 


"You can commit to renewing your love any time of year. But, the New Year is a great time to reflect on the recent past and set new priorities and goals for the future. If you want a fresh start in your marriage, this is the perfect time to set yourselves up for success".....

https://www.symbis.com/blog/how-to-give-your-marriage-a-fresh-start-in-the-new-year/