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A marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate, and often created as a contract.
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Making Marriage Work in Tough Economic Times - By Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. SchmitzWhat to Say to the One You Love? - By Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. SchmitzWhen Am I Ready To Get Married? - By Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz- Family Dynamics of Addiction Exposed: Identifying The "Real Problem" and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMany non-addicted spouses complain about how their addicted significant other is driving them crazy, making them depressed, or leading them toward suicide or homicide. These comments only illustrate the destructive nature of the family dynamics of addiction. The addicted and non-addicted spouses ...
Views: 2You must read the article to rate it. - ***On the Road to Love in Morocco - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Drs. Charles and Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. For the past five days we have been in two remarkable cities – Tangiers and Casablanca, Morocco. We came to Morocco by boat from Tarifa, Spain – a distance across the Mediterranean Sea of just nine miles. In many ways, however, the short distance ...
Views: 9(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Advance Parole for Thai Fiancee - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Dennis RammAdvance Parole for Thai Fiancee What is Advance Parole? Advance Parole is the right of an alien to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad. They must be approved for Advance Parole before leaving the United States. If they did not obtain Advance Parole prior to leaving the United ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Top 5 Wedding Planning Books - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Jason HennesseyWedding planning is an overwhelming experience. One minute you are high on emotion the next your are tearing your hair out because the caterers you so badly wanted are fully booked or that dream dress is not available anywhere. Little wonder then that many brides will seek solace & advice from ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - The New Definition of an Affair - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Martez LaytonI know that most people would say that an affair is the worst sin that a spouse could commit. I remember growing up as a child this is what I heard from my mother. The reason that she decided to leave my father was because he had cheated. So, all of my childhood and teenage years I looked at ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Dealing With Affairs in the Christian Community - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Martez LaytonI have been in the Christian community all of my life, but I cannot remember one time ever hearing someone teach on affairs in the church. I remember hearing about preachers cheating, the deacon cheating and the church secretaries cheating but never hearing or seeing this issue being dealt with in ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - My Spouse Had an Affair - Where Do We Go From Here? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Martez LaytonMaking the right decision at this emotional crossroad will affect you, your spouse and your children. Due to the nature and the pain of dealing with an affair, it is very important not to make decisions from the emotions of anger or bitterness. This is the time in your life where deeply rooted ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - ***Love Like A Rock On Gibraltar - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Drs. Charles and Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Our ongoing search for the world’s best marriages took us to Gibraltar today, or as some refer to it – the Rock of Gibraltar. Doing interviews with happily married couples there seemed like a nice transitional thing to do since we are on our way ...
Views: 33(10 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage advice: Why love is not enough--does your partner still like you? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhy is it that we have no problem lounging around in our favorite sweatpants (with the hole in the knee) and our favorite threadbare T-shirt (with the rip in the sleeve) in front of our spouse/partner, but if our friends/co-workers were on the way over, we'd change into something "decent" in a ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The One Simple Thing Every Woman Wants - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from lisa mcleodAn open letter to men: We love you, we really do. We know you're different than we are, and we like it that way. It's true we often ask you to act more like we do. But if we're honest, we know - and you know - that our differences make things more interesting and exciting. People often ...
Views: 17(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Special “TASTE” in marriage - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Erman TjahjaA marriage is so unique and so special if it has some special ingredients. For example like every menu will become very special food if the menu itself has special ingredients.For example, pepper and salt are so important for some food and must be available to give a special taste into it. ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - The truth about marriage advice and why you should be skeptical - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Richard NicastroAny couples counselor will tell you that not all marriages or relationships are salvageable—despite my best efforts (and my pro-marriage and pro-commitment attitudes), some of the couples I've counseled will still make the painful decision to end their marriage or relationship. A sad fact is ...
Views: 11(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What Can We Do to Improve Our Relationship? Answers from "Ask Peggy" - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Peggy FergusonCommunication is not only the life's blood of a marriage, it is the cornerstone that the foundation of relationship skills rest on. You have to have good communication skills to be able to convey your love, affection, and commitment to your loved ones. You can not effectively problem solve without ...
Views: 21(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage help: Are your arguments helping or hurting your marriage? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Richard NicastroQ: "I need some marriage advice. Is arguing bad for a marriage? My husband says it's healthy to argue from time to time but I try to avoid marital conflict at all costs. Can you shed some light on this for us?" A: Relationship conflicts are a natural part of marriage or a long-term romantic ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Mathematical Marriage : How to gain a healthier marriage! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Erman TjahjaOne night, young two lovers met each other in a very special moment in one of the most famous restaurants in town. They were talking and sharing each other for a couple of hours. They were trying to express their feeling and ideas. They were so happy at that time. Maybe it was the most ...
Views: 19(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage Advice: Want to build a stronger marriage? Watch your mouth! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Richard NicastroHere is my marriage advice to all couples: If you want to strengthen your marriage or relationship: Watch your mouth! Marriage help: It's all about the words we choose There's an old Bee Gees song that says, "It's only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away." When you ...
Views: 27(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***The Seven Most Common Mistakes Made By Marriage Counselors – Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Drs. Charles and Elizabeth SchmitzContinued from The Seven Most Common Mistakes Made By Marriage Counselors – Part 1 By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. 4. Making marriage too difficult to understand when, in fact, “simple things matter.” We have been saying this for years – our 26+ years of research on ...
Views: 39(10 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What’s Scary About Being in a Relationship? Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownWhat’s scary about being in a relationship? I’ll tell you! There are many things we hear from our friends, we see in the news, on TV, or in the latest movies such as “Why Did I Get Married?” AND despite the age-old myth of “you live happily ever after... in bliss,” being in a ...
Views: 41(9 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***The Seven Most Common Mistakes Made By Marriage Counselors - Part 1 of 2 - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Drs. Charles and Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have studied successfully married couples for over 26 years on six of the world’s seven continents. We have traveled in more countries than we can remember. And while our focus has been on those who have made their marriages work; we are also ...
Views: 70(14 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Meeting Each Other's Emotional Needs - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Angie LewisHow can couples meet each other’s emotional needs better? How can couples prevent emotional infidelities from happening in their marriage? When two people become bonded through marriage they depend on one another for their emotional needs getting met. But what happens later on down the road? ...
Views: 11(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Men and Intimacy: Is It Really a Fear of Intimacy? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhat is a fear of intimacy? The term "fear of intimacy" is often used to describe someone who has difficulty creating a close connection with their spouse/partner. Typically, the phrase highlights a person's struggle to become physically and/or emotionally close, and we often describe this ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage advice: Your marriage needs this simple communication strategy - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Richard NicastroArguments are a regular part of Lindsey and Hector's relationship. During a recent couples counseling session, they volleyed insults back and forth with such intensity that I almost stopped the session. But then something remarkable happened: Lindsey said, "Our marriage is too important to me to ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What Money Can’t Buy In a Marriage, Laughter Can - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Noelle NelsonFinances are tight, you hardly go out anymore, so dinner at a restaurant with white tablecloths and candlelight is a BIG deal. You get this great coupon, finagle reservations, get yourself all dressed up (OK, so it’s last year’s fashion, or the year before, who cares), ready for a super night ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Relationship Help for Single Working Mothers - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Nanette GeigerSusan from North Carolina came to me because she's afraid that she'll never get a new husband because she thinks nobody wants to walk into an already established family. If this rings true for you or a person you know, you may believe that, but it is just not so. I know of women who have toddlers, ...
Views: 22(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Women Who Wish Their Spouses Would Die - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I feel awful saying this," Mary told me during one of our phone counseling sessions, "but I often wish my husband would die. I feel like a terrible person saying this, but I think about it a lot.""I hear this fairly often," I responded. "You are thinking this, ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Couple Communication: Back to Basics To Improve Your Relationship and Restore Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Peggy FergusonOne of the most important tools to develop or restore communication skills is the use of “I” messages. "I" messages are not as likely to elicit defensiveness. They actually increase the probability that your message(s) will be heard. With this simple change in how you communicate with your ...
Views: 42(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Second Marriage Jitters - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Diana Weiss-WisdomThe Birds, the Bees, and Blended Families Dear Dr. Weiss-Wisdom My boyfriend and I are both divorced with children. We want to get married but we’re nervous about how to make it work. We both had terrible marriages the first go around. Now things will be even more challenging with the ...
Views: 26(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Couple Communication: Overcoming Roadblocks to Communication to Maintain or Regain Your Marital Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost people want to have a loving, committed, happy marriage. And they think they know what will make for that happy marriage. Some of the characteristics often identified as making up a stable and loving relationship include: trust, love, respect, honesty, and faithfulness, among other ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - ***The Future of Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Drs. Charles and Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The fact of the matter is this -- marriage is alive and well in the United States and around the world! It is the single greatest contributor to social order on planet Earth. And the fact of the matter is this -- marriage is the most profound ...
Views: 56(14 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Effects of Domestic Violence - The Uncertain Future - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Daryl CampbellOne of the effects of domestic violence is illustrated in studies done by organizations like the Coalition for Battered Women. It is believed that when a woman attempts to leave a violent relationship the risk to her increases by a startling seventy five percent. Why? As the Coalition's ...
Views: 27(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage Happiness - Ten Tips for Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Julie JohnsonGetting married is a big step, wanting the love to be there forever is a realistic though but it will take some effort. Here are some ideas for you to consider, they will help you reach that goal. Love through tough times - Keep extending love even when hard times come along, there will be ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Get A Good Man - Good Husband Material - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from samson itojeA good man is hard to find. That is why divorce rate is very high. The solution? Get it right from the beginning. Marry a good husband. But how do you get a good man? There's no denying it. It's so hard to find quality men these days. Any woman seeking man, any woman seeking a good ...
Views: 35(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Romance Your Wife - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Maya SilvermanThere are many things you can do when looking to romance your wife. To give your wife a special romantic evening you might want to start with a candle lit dinner, perhaps with some calm, quiet music playing, and then move on to a warm bubble bath, followed by a relaxing massage. What woman could ...
Views: 32(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Refresh Your Marriage Through Sensual and Healing Touch - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Maya SilvermanLiving in the stressful world that we do it can be hard to set aside time to keep your marriage fresh and lively, but it’s important to let your partner know that you appreciate them. You can refresh your marriage by finding a way to calm things down and bring you and your partner closer ...
Views: 28(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Domestic Violence Cycle - 3 Ways the Abuser Manipulates - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Daryl CampbellEarly this year talk show host Oprah Winfrey featured an episode on the domestic violence cycle. She interviewed one gentleman who told her what it was like when he was physically assaulting his wife, "It made me feel invincible." The first word that comes to mind is frightening. The fact that ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Calling Off the Wedding - Facing the Storm - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Daryl CampbellAt first you thought it was just nerves. Perfectly understandable. The courting, the engagement and the preparation stage are all leading to arguably the most important day of your life. Marriage is such a biggie that it's only natural you would have some doubts about it. Except those doubts ...
Views: 20You must read the article to rate it. - ***Love IS Having To Say You’re Sorry! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Drs. Charles and Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The most famous line from the wildly popular 1970 book (and subsequent movie), Love Story, by Erich Segal is, “Love means never having to say you are sorry.” As a New York Times number one bestseller, the book became the top selling work of ...
Views: 64(13 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Arouse Your Wife The Right Way (Husbands Take Note!) - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Maya SilvermanSometimes when a couple is married for a while some of the foreplay time goes out the window. Maybe you’re busy with work or kids, but you should never let your love life dwindle. “Quickies” are great sometime, but it’s important to focus on arousing your wife as well. If you would like to ...
Views: 20(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***The Silent Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Margaret PaulResearch indicates that children would rather be yelled at than ignored. When prisoners are being punished, they are put in isolation, because being isolated is one of the harshest punishments there is - other than physical abuse.The silent treatment is a form of punishment, a way to attempt to ...
Views: 25You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage help: Are you making this communication mistake? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhen couples come to me for help, the first thing I do is observe how they communicate with each other. Communication is often the gauge of the health of a relationship. There are certain effective communication principles that can help you create a more harmonious marriage or relationship; and ...
Views: 37(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Choosing your Beach Style Wedding Dress - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Jason HennesseyBeach weddings have grown in popularity over the last few years, not only with those opting for a destination wedding on foreign shores, but also with those looking to hold their wedding al fresco. Beach weddings give brides a greater freedom when it comes to their wedding dresses. You still have ...
Views: 28You must read the article to rate it. - Wedding Themes-Red Riding Hood - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Jason HennesseyWhen you think about fairytale wedding themes it is usually Cinderella that first springs to mind. But have you considered using other famous fairy tales as a theme for your wedding? Whilst the story of Red Riding Hood may not seem particularly romantic, it does lend itself to producing a ...
Views: 29You must read the article to rate it. - Tips for Healing Marriages Without Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Julie JohnsonTell people that you are having marriage problems and one of the first things out of their mouth, will probably be marriage counseling. Marriage counseling is not the answer to everyone's marriage problems, as a matter of fact it can do very little to repair a marriage. The problem with marriage ...
Views: 32(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Wedding Rings As A Symbol Of Love - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Latoya JonesA ring is a circle that defines no end, no boundaries and no limits. It goes on and on. It is a simple token that represents love, commitment, fidelity, friendship and appreciation to human kind. Wedding rings symbolizes timelessness, undying and enduring love between the wife and the husband. It ...
Views: 27You must read the article to rate it. - Im Here In Sickness and In Health: I Just Don't Want to Discuss it - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Lisa Copen"I feel like there are thumb tacks in my bed!" I say to my husband as he crawls into the other side of our bed. "I know there is nothing there, but I just feel bruised all over." "I'm sorry," he offers with a sympathetic voice, but there is little else he can do. "Actually, I sort of feel ...
Views: 14You must read the article to rate it. - Advice For a Marriage - How to Deal With the "M" Word - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Daryl CampbellDo not think that for one minute it plays favorites. It has intruded on couples that have been married for twenty plus years and made a mess of things. At the opposite end of the scale, newlyweds just starting out with dreams of love that they believe will sustain them through anything and ...
Views: 18You must read the article to rate it. - ATTAINING LONGER, HEALTHIER SEXUAL INTIMACY - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Sadie SheafeOn occasion I meet someone who “knows it all.” These pseudo-fountains of knowledge are usually among the first to require counseling. Regardless of the type of therapy provided, all counselors, from time to time, run into someone who has a cornucopia of knowledge to impart to the therapist. The ...
Views: 26You must read the article to rate it. - If Conflict Is Ruining Your Marriage, Try This Solution - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Jean TracyDid you marry to love, honor, and cherish your partner? Is conflict ruining your vows? If so, look inside for a powerful yet simple solution. Of course, you want a successful marriage. You want your partner to love, honor, and cherish you. You promised the same to your partner. What ...
Views: 21You must read the article to rate it. - Creating a Romantic Wedding - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Jason HennesseyLove and romance go hand in hand with weddings, so it is a natural choice for a wedding theme. Here are a few ideas on adding some heartfelt touches to your wedding day. •1.A romantic Venue: Try and choose a venue that has some special meaning to you both. Perhaps it was where you met or ...
Views: 26You must read the article to rate it. - Thinking of Leaving? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Adele CornishI regularly receive emails from men and women worldwide who are seeking advice on their blended family. These come to me here in New Zealand, a small but famous country southeast of Australia. Sometimes these emails are from individuals saying they want to leave their relationship. Here I will ...
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