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How to Neutralize Your Spouse’s Defenses

How do you neutralize your spouse’s defenses? That’s both an easy and difficult task. It’s easy…

Coping with Spousal Abandonment

It felt like you were in a war zone—because you were. The enemies were closing in…

Before You Marry—Setting the Stage for Happiness

Preparing for a happy marriage is much like the beginning of building a house. Before you…

When Your Spouse Doesn’t Contribute Financially

There are few stressors that can wreak havoc on your relationship like financial ones. In a…

Why What I Admire In You Also Says Something About Me

If you ask 100 different people who they admire most and why you’ll get dozens of…

How Relationships Are Like Sports

Ever been on a sports team? Did you know that your experience on a sports team…

Why Nagging Your Mate Doesn’t Work

There are plenty of lies we buy into about relationships. Let’s face it, we’re all working…

Is Your Partner the Marrying Type?

Interested in marriage but unsure if your partner will make a good marriage partner? It’s always…

Do you have trouble communicating with your partner?

Communication is essential in any interpersonal context, whether it be with co-workers, friends, or family, but…

You Waited Until After the Wedding to Tell me This

As you already know, there should be no secrets in romantic relationships; especially those that are…

Prevent Jealousy Between Children

No matter who you are, where you’re from, and what your background is, if you have…

From Friendship to Romance

This issue is very debateable…can a friendship turned romance survive, and if it doesn’t, will the…