The Parenting Lesson that Works Wonders in Marriage

Sometimes a great parenting technique works wonders in marriage, too. Not that we should treat our spouses like children—we shouldn’t. But it’s more a reflection that children’s needs are in fact human needs. A need recognized in children often exists in adults as well. Case in point, Seattle marriage therapist Claire Hatch, LICSW, recently wrote “Marriage Advice You Can [...]

Summer Bucket List for Your Marriage

I think it would be cool to create a Marriage Bucket List for the summer. What things do you want to do together as a couple this summer (or winter for those in the southern hemisphere)? Pick out a few simple things, like have a picnic in the park or have an at home naked [...]

Minimizing the Combat Zone in Your Marriage

We all have our negative patterns in marriage that may be based on our personality tendencies and our common reactions to one another. I found a recent New York Times article that provided some helpful hints for avoiding the “combat zone” or at least minimizing it. Counselors teach conflict resolution skills and better communication skills, because they know [...]

The Science of Marital Longevity—Will Your Marriage Succeed?

While commitment may be the key to staying together in marriage, science has its own explanations. The latest Clark University Poll of Emerging Adults found that 86 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds surveyed said they expected their marriages to last a lifetime. (The balance were presumed to be unlikely to marry.) Yet, statistically, various factors [...]

Strength for Your Marriage – Community

Congratulations, Lauren! You are the 33rd poster and winner of two free movie tickets ~ Two for the Show – a Contest! I hope you and your sweetie have a fun date night. One of the healthiest things my husband and I do as a couple is gather weekly with a small group. It’s something we [...]

What Part Does Faith Play in Your Marriage?

Last week was the holiest week of the year for Christians throughout the world, and Passover was celebrated last week by those of Jewish faith. If you and your spouse are believers, but you did not find yourselves in a church (or synagogue), what is the reason? Has a rift with people within your church [...]

How Does Your Marriage Compare? More Interesting Findings…

My recent post called “The #1 Thing Men Want More of is Not What You Think” caused quite a debate, with many disagreeing with the research findings or explaining what they feel as a combination of needs. The findings were based on “surprising” relationship secrets of 70,000 individuals surveyed in The Normal Bar, a new [...]

Is Marriage Easy or Hard?

Do you find it interesting that many marriage experts say marriage is work—maybe even hard work—while others say it should be easy? Well, which is it? That’s why the article Making Your Marriage Easy from Hitched Magazine by Dr. Corey Allan caught my attention. Dr. Allan says he used to believe marriage was hard, but [...]

5 Questions to Ask about Marriage Readiness

If you ask 10 people about what issues are most important in being ready for marriage, you will get 10 answers. That being said, some issues/questions will come up more frequently. Analyzing your motivations and timing for marriage is definitely worth your time and attention. Author Grace Pamer was nice enough to offer her take [...]

2012 Grow Your Marriage Awards

It’s that time again … Here is a list of bloggers that I think are award worthy (there are actually more truly great blogs, but I had to keep the numbers down so I don’t lose my “short and sweet” reputation). Some blogs are new, some old, all write great material that will challenge you [...]

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