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- Don’t Allow Electronics to Interfere with Your Marriage - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Chris Hartwell, MSWWe’re living in an age where we have electronic tools that were only dreamed about by past generations. Things we never thought possible have become part of our everyday lives. Within the past 15 years, the technological advances available to us have skyrocketed so fast that most of us can’t ...
Views: 10(1 vote) - Remembering the Good Times Can Improve Your Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Chris Hartwell, MSWResearch studies show that people who report the happiest marriages are most easily able to recall how they fell in love with their partner. It appears that spending time recalling the reasons you fell in love can help you stay in love. Take some simple steps to help jog your memory about why ...
Views: 89(2 votes) - How Much Time do you Devote to Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Chris Hartwell, MSWHow much of your time goes toward working on your marriage? It can be a hard question to answer. And more importantly, how much time is enough? Taking a look at your time management skills can be very helpful to your marriage, as well as other aspects of your life. Managing the demands of day ...
Views: 71 - Learning How to Manage Your Stress to Improve Your Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Chris Hartwell, MSWStress takes a toll on your mood, your health and your relationships if you don’t learn how to manage your stress level. It is important to recognize when your stress level is increasing. Learning how to manage your stress is imperative to improving your quality of life and maintaining the ...
Views: 124 - Internet Pornography and Sexualized Behaviors Can Damage Marriages - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Chris Hartwell, MSWTechnology has allowed easy and free access to pornography. Many people who would not purchase pornography if they had to do so in a public place feel free to access it in the privacy of their own home. There have been numerous studies on how the increase in pornography has been damaging. ...
Views: 216(1 vote) - Behave like You’re Dating Again and Return the Spark to Your Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Chris Hartwell, MSWPeople often wonder why their relationship loses a spark after being married. However, sometimes if you look at how your behaviors have changed, it becomes evident. People tend to treat one another differently when they are dating compared to once they are married. How Do You Spend Your Time ...
Views: 233 - The Impact of ADHD on a Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Chris Hartwell, MSWMany people mistakenly believe that people outgrow Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, ADHD doesn’t go away when people reach adulthood. Many adults with ADHD report that their symptoms have changed over the years, but haven’t gone away. If you or your partner has ADHD it ...
Views: 224 - Giving Within the Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Chris Hartwell, MSWFinding a balance of give and take is important in a marriage. Sometimes people give too much and grow resentful. Other times, people take too much, causing their partners to grow weary. It’s important to take stock to ensure that you’re giving enough for the marriage and that you are also ...
Views: 124 - Can Pre-Marital Counseling Really Help? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Chris Hartwell, MSWWhen many people think of pre-marital counseling, they envision meeting with their priest, pastor or clergy member prior to getting married. These meetings usually involve discussing the spiritual component of the marriage and may only include on or two meetings. Although there is definitely ...
Views: 138 - Characteristics of Happy Marriages - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Chris Hartwell, MSWPeople behave differently depending on whether they are satisfied or dissatisfied with their marriage. The interactions between a couple can improve the marriage or contribute to further dissatisfaction. Couples who are happy with their marriage focus on the positive. If nine good things ...
Views: 188 - Jumping to the Wrong Conclusion - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Chris Hartwell, MSWOur reactions to events are based on core beliefs we’ve developed about ourselves and the world. Based on past experiences, including childhood experiences, people develop these underlying beliefs. People’s underlying beliefs can cause them to incorrectly interpret their partner’s behaviors and ...
Views: 198(1 vote) - Financial Boundaries Within the Marriage - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Chris Hartwell, MSWBoundaries within the marriage are very important to the relationship. Determining what should be kept private between the couple versus what is told to the outside world makes a big impact. Finances are an issue that some people prefer to remain very private about, while other people don’t mind ...
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