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5 Relationship Tips to Help Survive Stressful Times

The last few years have been incredibly challenging for many relationships. Even though the pandemic is in the rearview, spending extended time together unexpectedly and involuntarily acted like a pressure cooker! Relationship vulnerabilities were squeezed out. Conflict and arguing increased. The annoying traits of their partners were magnified; the unpredictability of life was exaggerated. And on top of these relationship issues, some couples discovered they didn't actually "like" their partner under stress and confinement.

You’d think that the extra time together would strengthen their [...]

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships

10 Everyday Ways to Nurture a Loving Partnership

In today's busy world, it doesn't take long for two people in a relationship to become distant or fall out of love. If you really think about it, although you live with that person, sleep next to them, eat meals with them, and maybe even talk to them during the day, how much of that connection is mindful and nurturing?

Because of the day-in and day-out details of life we are constantly juggling, many times our once romantic relationship can begin to cruise on automatic. As we all know, relationships take time—and sometimes they feel like too much work. But it doesn't have to be that way; it [...]

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships

Do You Want a Happy Relationship? Develop Healthy Boundaries

Whether you’ve been with your partner for six months or married for ten years, poor boundaries create dependency and unhappy couples. If you want to develop a healthy and happy relationship, you must each have healthy personal boundaries.

Often, we consider boundaries to be something that pushes people away, or we’re afraid that the other person will react negatively or feel hurt. However, healthy boundaries in relationships are a prerequisite to happiness. They define us and what is essential in our lives. Without them, there is too much room for drama. Boundaries help to create a  [...]

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships, Emotional Intelligence & Fitness

How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Spouse—Successfully!

In love and marriage, we often hold back from being fully honest with our partner, even when it’s important. Maybe we’re afraid that we’ll hurt their feelings, or we’re fearful of their reaction. Or perhaps we think they’ll feel like we’re criticizing them. However, we may also hold on to resentment or anger toward them until it spills over to spoil our fun or warps our everyday interactions. 

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships, Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Eloping: Not the Escape Weddings of the Past

Imagine a crisp morning, just you and the person you love most, standing on a quiet cliffside or under the shade of a towering oak. There’s no seating chart, no expensive venue, no thousand-dollar floral arrangements, no frantic event timeline. Just the two of you—and the thrill of saying “I do” on your own terms.

If the thought makes your heart race with excitement—or relief—you might be ready to consider elopement. Far from being a last-minute compromise, eloping has become a bold and beautiful way for couples to focus on what truly matters: their love.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships, Intentional Weddings & Wedding Planning

How to Achieve More Intimacy in Marriage

No intimacy in a marriage has many consequences. One of the biggest complaints I hear from couples is that they feel more like roomies than lovers—not what they signed on for. However, there are many varying forms and levels of intimacy; each couple is unique. Every person has a different drive and desire level. So, there are no magic solutions for lack of intimacy, although many behaviors steal the connection from a marriage. Eliminate those, and you'll be on your way to a healthier and happier relationship.

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships

Healthy Couples—How to Keep Your Relationship Healthy

If you asked a hundred persons about their goals in life, at least half of them would mention their desire to be in a healthy relationship. And right at the front of this relationship train exists a loving, trustworthy spouse.

So, how do you create a healthy relationship? Read on to find out.

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships

How Wedding Anniversary Symbols Support and Strengthen a Marriage

Anniversaries are opportunities to reflect on where you have come from, understand where you are, and get clear on where you are going as a couple. And love and marriage deserve a special celebration! While wedding anniversaries are certainly noteworthy for celebrating, they are also a wonderful time to adjust the compass and chart a new course together or just revel in your journey so far.

Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships

If You Want a Successful Marriage, Increase Self-Mastery

What determines a successful marriage? Do you know?

Many couples want to have a healthy relationship yet struggle to know how. Why can most couples instantly tell when their partner is upset with them, but not know how to create the understanding and honesty necessary to resolve conflict?

This ability is a crucial factor that builds successful and long-term marriages, so how is it that it's commonly lacking?

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships

Why Knowing Your Partner's Love Language Can Strengthen Your Bond

A key to healthy relationships is understanding how best to express your love to your partner—loving in a way that resonates with them and fulfills their needs. Dr. Gary Chapman devised a meaningful method to communicate with your partner and show your affection based on their innate preferences. Dubbed the Love Languages, this approach relies on the theory that every individual has a predisposition to and identifies more heavily with one of five ways to spread and receive love.

Posted in Love, Marriage, and Relationships

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