Archive for September, 2011

Starting Your Time Together on a Positive Note

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Starting Your Time Together on a Positive Note

When you and your partner reunite after work or time apart, the way you greet each other can set the tone for the rest of your time together. Making a conscious effort to greet each other in a positive way can improve the quality of your time together. If you have developed a habit of [...]

Self-Blame as a Diversion Tactic

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Self-Blame as a Diversion Tactic

Sometimes people offer apologies or make self-deprecating statements as a defense mechanism. This can cause difficulties in the relationship when it interferes with communication and problem solving. Learning to recognize this as a defense mechanism and a barrier to resolving the issue can help people develop a strategy to respond to this. People who use [...]

Taking Responsibility When You’ve Hurt Your Partner

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Taking Responsibility When You’ve Hurt Your Partner

When you’ve hurt your partner’s feelings, how do you react? Whether you agree or not that your behaviors were hurtful, the actions you take next make a big difference in your relationship. Do you take responsibility for your behaviors? If not, this can damage the relationship. The first step in taking responsibility for your behaviors [...]

Are You Able to Accept Feedback From Your Spouse?

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Are You Able to Accept Feedback From Your Spouse?

How do you respond to your partner’s criticisms and complaints? Do you become defensive and aren’t able to tolerate hearing it? Does it get in the way of solving problems? Learning to listen to what your partner says is important. However, people who have difficulty accepting criticism often begin to prepare their defense rather than [...]

Offering Encouragement to Your Spouse

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Offering Encouragement to Your Spouse

Cheering for your partner is an important part of the marriage. Everyone can benefit from some well-meaning words of encouragement in life. And showing that you are your partner’s number one fan can mean a lot. Encouraging your partner is also cheering for the relationship. Marriage should not be about competition or jealousy. Instead, it [...]

Living In Love Marriage Tips – Conflict Resolution

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Living In Love Marriage Tips – Conflict Resolution

Offering Encouragement to Your Spouse

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Offering Encouragement to Your Spouse

Cheering for your partner is an important part of the marriage. Everyone can benefit from some well-meaning words of encouragement in life. And showing that you are your partner’s number one fan can mean a lot. Encouraging your partner is also cheering for the relationship. Marriage should not be about competition or jealousy. Instead, it [...]

Does Having Kids Kill the Romance?

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Does Having Kids Kill the Romance?

Romance and sex can go out the window once couples have children. Young children can be exhausting and can prevent your ability to have privacy. Lack of time, energy, and libido can zap the romance from the marriage. However, lack of intimate alone time can cause long-term damage to the marriage. Don’t be afraid to [...]

Making Your House a Place to Unwind

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Making Your House a Place to Unwind

Coming home from work after a hard day can lead to a stressful evening. Staying at home with the children all day can be just as stressful and evenings may bring more stress. For couples who experience a lot of stress when they are apart, it is important to learn how to relieve your stress [...]

Divorce through the eyes of a 7 year old child

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Divorce through the eyes of a 7 year old child

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