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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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What to Say to the One You Love? - By Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. SchmitzMaking Marriage Work in Tough Economic Times - 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- 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: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Mathematical Marriage : How to make a healthy marriage! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Erman TjahjaThere were young two lovers met each other in a very special moment, in special restaurant in the night. They kept talking at each other, while sometimes they’re trying to stare at a glance. When their eyes keep looking at each other, there was a little sweet smile upon their face and ...
Views: 5You 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: 11(2 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: 16(9 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: 26(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 Oct 30, 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: 42(13 votes)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: 11(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: 2You 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: 27(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: 16(2 votes)You 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: 44(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: 16(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: 16(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: 25(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: 21(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: 19(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: 17(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: 12You 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: 54(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: 9(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: 16You 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: 27(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: 20You 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: 19You 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: 22(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: 19You 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: 7You 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: 12You 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: 17You 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: 14You 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: 20You 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 ...
Views: 41(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Book Excerpt: The Waltz of Love - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Tim KellisHere is an excerpt from the book I think you might enjoy, that time in your life when you finally meet that one person who captures your attention like no other. The waltz of love: One of the most incredible experiences in life Then you meet him or her. What an emotionally exciting time, ...
Views: 28(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***How To Talk Serious With Your Mate - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Drs. Charles and Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Over the many years we have been conducting research about love and marriage, we are continually reminded of the important role effective communication between couples plays in the overall health and well being of their relationship. The “heart ...
Views: 68(18 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why Do Married Women Cheat on Their Husbands? 5 Reasons Why They Look to Another - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Mark TaylorIt may seem a little awkward to talk about it but these things happen --- more and more married women cheat on their husbands. It's not something new and it's definitely not something you haven't heard before. Though it does sound alarming, have you even ever wondered why women get tempted to the ...
Views: 32(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Running Away From the Wedding - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Daryl CampbellAs professional basketball player Richard Jefferson could probably tell you, it's not something that just happens in the movies. Jefferson was in the news but mostly for what took place off the court. Jefferson and his fiance Kesha Ni Cole Nichols had been engaged for about two years and were ...
Views: 21(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Time to Disconnect - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michelle GottliebMy email is down today. I am angry and frustrated. In a little less than a month, I will be on a vacation. I am excited beyond words that I will not be able to access my email. Wait a minute, how can both be true? I am slightly addicted to email. I check it constantly. It is a way for me to ...
Views: 27(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Tell Your Spouse You’re Not Getting Enough of “It” - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Noelle NelsonYou love your guy. He’s a sweetie, mellow, easy-going. He holds down a steady job and does his fair share of the chores – well, most of the time anyway. He’s good with the kids, doesn’t get too ripped on “guys’ night out” and still remembers your anniversary with flowers. You know ...
Views: 27(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage Issues - Self Centeredness - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Rhonda NeelyDoes your spouse think "Its all about him/her"? Philippians 2:3-4 ~ Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out for not his own interest, but also for interest of others. If your ...
Views: 34(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Save a Relationship - One NEED at a Time - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonHere is some relationship advice that offers you the first step toward building, saving or maintaining happy, healthy personal connections. Any relationship is on the way to being saved, if you clue into the “I need” versus the “I am grateful statement behind everyone’s words. Read on to ...
Views: 21You must read the article to rate it. - What's The Purpose? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Mike PrudhumeWhat's The Purpose? Maybe you ask yourself this! At least I did, until I was sitting there wondering, can there be anything I can do to change the way my relationship is going? I am going to share a little about my own current situation and what I am doing to make my relationship work. Maybe this ...
Views: 33(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Wedded Bliss, The First Ten - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Gabriela CardenalWedded Bliss, The First Ten is a couple’s keepsake journal to document important life-events through the first ten years of marriage. It is unique as it has bridal planners, memory books, journals and photo albums focusing on the courtship, the event planning process and the actual wedding. ...
Views: 29You must read the article to rate it. - Marriage Help: making sense of the withdrawn husband - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Richard NicastroWhen you and your spouse/partner are locked in cycles of conflict, you probably assume you have nothing in common—especially during those times when your husband seems to shutdown emotionally and withdraw from you. However, the likelihood is that you and your mate share common threads in all ...
Views: 48(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What is Life? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Will MarreYesterday I had a pretty severe “Mohs” surgery on the left side of my face! Yes, it turns out that a lifetime of surfing comes with a downside. Having my face directly exposed to the sun for five decades is a lot like sticking your head in a microwave. When I started surfing in the 1960’s, ...
Views: 40(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The World's Top Places for Destination Weddings - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Cherie JohnsonPlanning a wedding is hard enough in your own home town, but pulling off an event out of town is a true challenge. You barely know your own way around, and now you have dozens if not hundreds of people to account for. But the perks of a destination wedding (and planning one) truly outweigh the ...
Views: 35(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Premarital counseling: Why You Need it! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Day GuyIn this article, learn why you need premarital counseling You may have the party hall booked, the DJ all set to go and the plane tickets to your honeymoon destination paid for – but have you thought about how you will handle that first fight after your wedding? Like it or not, the reality is ...
Views: 19You must read the article to rate it. - Confusion of Spiritual Headship and Submission - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Angie LewisSo what’s the problem with Christian marriage today? The problem is men and women have not been taught in their church to partake in their God-given roles and duties in the ways of the Lord and consequently complete chaos and confusion has ensued. Society has turned marriage and love upside down! ...
Views: 34(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Love, Love, Love - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Tiger ToddThere's nothing you can do that can't be done. Nothing you can sing that can't be sung. Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game It's easy. There's nothing you can make that can't be made. No one you can save that can't be saved. Nothing you can do but you can learn how to ...
Views: 48(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Forgiving Your Parents: An Excerpt from the Book - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Tim KellisHere is an excerpt from the book “Equality: The Quest for the Happy Marriage” A life-altering conversation Only about a month later I would have a conversation with my friend Kent that would change my life forever. I call this day the most important day of my life. I had an epiphany. ...
Views: 48(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Planning Your Wedding Date - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Jason HennesseyWithout a date the rest of your wedding planning can be an impossible task. But choosing a wedding date can be an equally impossible and difficult undertaking. Your choice of date will invariably depend on a number of factors. Wedding Planning Time Setting a date within one month, will not ...
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