Marriage Coaching Articles

Your better-half can make or break your life; and vice verse is as true... Some people believe that marriages decision and marital circumstances are made in heaven… others believe it's our own creation. So what is the formula for staying happy in married life? Value Your Partner's Emotions

One of the toughest decisions you may make for your wedding is who will be in the bridal party. Sometimes it's tough to make up your mind, especially when you're worried about offending other people. Some family members seem to have the idea that they should be a part of the bridal party and big feuds can occur if they aren't chosen to be in the wedding.

Dating My Husband While Separated: Should I Date My Husband While We Are Separated Ideally, marriage is a lifetime commitment but we all know that only few marriages managed to endure the test of time. Although two individuals are united as one in a marriage, the reality of marriage life is that they are still two individuals living with each other and they have differences that are sometimes hard to overcome. If the differences become so big that couples find it hard to brid

My Husband Feels Neglected: Wife Neglecting Husbands Needs Many married couples particularly those who both work are successful in their respective professions. But it does not necessarily follow that they're successful as well in their personal relationship. So what are they to do then? Right, married couples doing good in their jobs can always apply the things they do at work in their own personal lives. And why not? If you are able to establish a good relationship with you

Husband Spends Money Without Telling Me: What To Do When Your Husband Hides Money From You Dealing with financial problems in marriage can cause serious marriage troubles. The emotional pain, stress, and marital discord can even produce marriage breakups if not handled properly. How couples deal with each other and the strategies they use to solve the problem is extremely important in saving a marriage. Overcoming financial difficulties can be done effectively by avoiding com

Have you ever been in that state in your relationship when everything is just so perfect that it scares you? This is too good to be true, you say to yourself. Now, what- you know at the back of your mind commitment is the next step if you want to continue with it. The big “C”- commitment. Just the thought of the word makes your heart race, your skin cold and clammy. You panic then you freeze. Are you commitment phobic? Let us first define what the word means. It is practi

Although Japanese Adult Videos still have a stigma for many people, watching them with your partner can help you a lot in improving and spicing up your boring sex life. Yes, of course, coming in as many different varieties as there are types of people in the world, you can watch everything from very basic, "soft porn" as it is called to more graphic and experimental types of adult films. We can say that sensual and erotic imagery is both visually and mentally arousing and may

“Couple Celebrates 80 Years of Marriage!” Just a sensational headline? Incredibly, no! The latest in a number of marriages highlighted in the news over the past year tell the remarkable story of Mitchell and Mattie Atkins of West Philadelphia. Married on January 14th, 1930, they were honored recently by family and friends at an anniversary party celebrating an incredibly rare 80 years together. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins join a very small but extraordinary group of other couples who have celebrated an 80 year wedding anniversary.

A marriage breakup is regarded as one of the toughest problems that anybody can undergo in their lifetime. Quitting a married relationship leads to a a variety of feelings and problems that can threaten to overwhelm and destroy anyone. Dealing with the breakdown of a spousal relationship is much like being forced to take care of the delicate and brittle pieces of a cracked vase that’s been pieced back together but not yet fixed. It’s surely a balancing act, and a alarming one as well.

If you are like most men, then when your wife told you that she wanted to leave, it left you with one feeling above all: Fear. And yeah, sure, maybe a little bit of anger to… But I'm willing to bet that if you really stop for a second – take a deep breath – to examine yourself (at your own risk!) that you would find that the root of all that anger you're feeling right now is actually…Fear. Maybe it's fear of the unknown. Maybe you're afraid of facing yourself. Maybe y

The principles in this article can be used for the cheating spouse as well as for the loved one of an unfaithful spouse. People cheat because they lack the spiritual Christ in their life. Unfaithfulness has to do with still living for self instead of for our Creator. Put these principles to work in your personal and married life. God gives us life and shows us how to lead a pleasing life for Him. Respect Your Spouse

Many years ago, when I was a younger woman, I had a girlfriend whom I considered to be my very, very best friend. We spoke daily, we traveled together, and we spent many evenings and weekends at each other’s homes. It sounds pretty great, except for one small detail. During all of those phone ...

Is the sun really bad for you? In a nutshell, if you abuse it, it is bad for you, but what isn’t bad for you when you abuse it? The truth is in moderation the sun “on your skin” is VERY good for your health. Even fair skinned individuals can bask in the sun in moderate doses. There is too much media scare hype about how the sun causes skin cancer. Many things cause cancer when you abuse them. We Need The Sun Absorbed Into Our Skin We need the sun absorbed into our skin pores because that is how we receive real Vitamin D.

Infidelity is one of the most heart-wrenching problems a marriage can face because it shakes the base of trust on which relationships are built. However, it is not inevitable that all couples divorce after such an event. It is natural that couples have a hard time to re-connect and re-build trust that they lost as a result of one partner’s infidelity. Working together with a relationship advice counselor, many couples find the power they need to heal and move forward in their marriage.

The general consensus among society seems to be that newlyweds are pretty much all blissfully happy, enjoying their newly formed union. It's also often thought that this 'honeymoon period' is only temporary, and in actual fact is somewhat exaggerated and candy coated. While there are no official figures to back this up, a web search on how many marriages end within the first year will bring a variety of results from different sources, many of which claim it is 10%. I actually

A centerpiece is the crowning glory of any table decoration. Choosing a centerpiece is vital: it has to go along with your color scheme and wedding theme. The right one can add a bit of drama to the reception that can make your wedding day a truly memorable one. A one-of-a-kind wedding centerpiece doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity and imagination to come up with the perfect one for you, even if you’re on a tight budget. Si

So the question was popped and now you and your fiancé are in the process of planning your wedding, congratulations! Now you are faced with the daunting task of budgeting. So how much does a wedding reception cost ? Is it cheap, expensive or average ? Only you can answer those questions after taking the following into consideration. A Cheap Wedding Reception is not Always the Best You heard the saying, you get what you pay for, let the buyer beware. Well, when you are interv

"Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't somethingrnyou get. It's something you do. It's the way you love yourrnpartner every day."rn-Barbara De Angelis There's a lot of husband bashing going on. When it comesrnto childcare and chores around the house, husbands arernoften referred to as "lazy, incapable" and are accusedrnof "just not getting it." One of my friends even saidrn"Husbands! Are they really this dumb or do they justrnpretend?" The countless stories seem so si

I Can't Stop Crying About My Divorce: Grieving The End Of The Marriage Divorce is a word that we see and hear everywhere. In our daily lives divorce attorneys solicit their services in commercials, billboards, print media and flyers. Television shows and films trivialize divorce as it's cloaked in steamy affairs, romanticized depictions of fragmented families and crimes of passion and revenge. But the word divorce means something entirely different to someone who is experienc

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Marriage. A marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate, and often created as a contract. Margaret Paul is the Official Guide to Marriage . Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is an expert on marriage and relationships, and the co-creator of Inner Bonding, a transformational six-step spiritual healing process.nn 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Sim

Have you ever put off a task that you just didn’t want to do? Procrastination can be frustrating. If this happens just once in awhile, it’s probably not an issue. But if procrastination is a way of managing stressful situations, it’s a real problem. When you procrastinate, things pile up. You end up with long hours and last minute crises. You feel exhausted and frazzled and stressed. In case you were wondering, you’re not alone. A lot of smart people have the same problem. A Dilemma

Many of you reading this may have already made the mistake of having romantic attachments and a faulty attitude when it comes to dating. But rest assured all of this can be changed with the right attitude and biblical steps that put you on the right foundation. Whatever your circumstances were in the past, and no matter what the circumstances are today, you can begin to build and maintain a lifestyle of purity in your relationships. Start With a New Heart and Mind (Attitude) To build a new attitude we must first tear down the old attitude and start with a clean slate.

“There is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” William James I’ve always been told that the key to keeping your spirits up and getting the most out of life come from having a positive attitude, an optimistic outlook. One of my favorite inspirational leaders Earl Nightingale, who I started listening to years ago, calls attitude, “the magic word.” But how do you keep your spirits up and your joy

Think about any parent that you know, including yourself, if it applies... You will most likely agry that when Jane and Mark brought home their precious newbo daughter from the hospital, they couldn’t have been happier.

Holidays are supposed to be meaningful, relaxing, and connecting, but they’re often stressful. It’s easy to get caught between travel, family obligations, your own wishes, and tricky negotiations with significant others. If you try to do it all and make everyone happy, it can feel like you’re paddling down a river too fast, with no directions and no guide. You end up frazzled and exhausted. Anxiety is a natural response when you take on too much. How do you navigate the events, activities, and the pull of parents and partners?

To get your wedding invitation text or wording correct is very important because wedding invitation wording is what communicates to every guest the place and time they are to join the bride and groom at the wedding. Wedding invitation wordings must always be clear and neat, because every guest you are inviting should understand what segment of the wedding day they are actually invited to. Some wedding invitation wordings state that a guest is being invited to the ceremony or

With Christmas being such a wonderful time of year, it is no wonder so many couples are now looking to get married during the festive season. If the idea of festive nuptials appeals to you, here are some hints & tips for planning the finer details of your day. Festive Colors: Traditionally red & green are synonymous with Christmas. It is already likely that your chosen ceremony & reception venues will already be decked out with festive decorations in red & green for all the other events & parties they will be holding.

Anger is the natural emotion we humans experience in response to a perceived threat, frustration, assault or obstruction to our humanity and who we are. Anger can basically fall into 2 categories: - 1. Our native response to not being taken care of properly or our needs being met (which is classed as good or helpful anger) and - 2. A response of our Ego and which can be anything from frustration to rage in not getting what we want.

My Husband Says He Is Not In Love Anymore Because He Is Not Attracted To Me : He Said He's Not Attracted To Me So, what do you do when your husband no longer loves you? It happens so often in marriages. One side just... falls out of love, and the other side is quick to realize this, especially when the other side is a woman. We just feel these kind of things... but all the same... it can be very difficult to understand what to do when your husband no longer loves you. Here is

Emotional Affairs In most instances, emotional affairs start out as ordinary friendships. It is important that you learn how to set the boundaries between a platonic friendship and a more attached relationship with another person. When you pursue a relationship with another person and consciously nurture a strong emotional bond, chances are you are getting into a situation which might become too personal for comfort in the near future.

How To Deal With In-Laws Living With You: Mother-In-Law Living With Us Ruining Marriage Life is full of challenges, and the marriage institution is not without its fair share of them. Every time we go through tough times, we have the opportunity of turning them around for our good or letting them ruin our lives. Whether they will end up for our good or not depends on our ability to handle such difficult situations. The issue of In-Laws is one that many women wish did not exis

The ancient institution of monogamous marriage is ill-suited to the exigencies of modern Western civilization. People of both genders live and work longer (which renders monogamy impracticable); travel far and away frequently; and are exposed to tempting romantic alte atives via social networking and in various workplace and social settings. Thus, even as social monogamy and pair commitment and bonding are still largely intact and more condoned than ever and infidelity is fe

“What can I do?,” cried Sharon, “I can’t do anything! I don’t even know where to start! I want to save my marriage, but he refuses to even think about it.” And with that, Sharon launched into a discussion that lasted at least 25 minutes, telling me why nothing could be done, why her marriage was a lost cause, and how she was useless. After several attempts to slow down the avalanche of hopelessness, I finally got Sharon’s attention: “Okay, so there is nothing you can do. Thi

Most couples will prepare a gift registry for their wedding. In fact, this can be a really good idea since it can give your guests a rough guide for the gifts they are going to prepare. Your guests will not feel lost when they are planning for your wedding gifts. However, it is not that easy to draft your gift registry. There may be problems if you set up your registry without care. For example, you may get a lot of duplicated gifts if you set it up badly. As a consequence it

I Don't Love My Husband Anymore: I Don't Feel Anything for My Husband I don't love my husband anymore. It's a bold statement for any married woman to make, even if it's just to herself. When you start to realize that the intense feelings of love and desire you once had for your spouse are gone, it's never an easy thing. It's particularly hard if you are intent on staying committed to the relationship. Instead of living your foreseeable future in an unsatisfying and unfulfilli

If you remember neckties from the 1970's into the 1980's, you probably remember skinny ties, and you either loved them or hated them, but regardless, they are back in style. It seems men's ties go from skinny to medium and finally to a supper wide tie, and then come back around to start the trend all over again. Currently, skinny ties have come back in fashion, and are now more popular than ever. How long will it last? That's anyone's guess, but if you still have some skinny ties from the 1980's, you might be in luck and not have to buy any new ones!

There are many wedding reception ideas especially if the reception is scheduled in the winter afternoon. Although it may not be something exceptionally different, you need to consider the venue, menu and the décor. Otherwise most things remain the same. You could very well include dance and music even in the afternoon. Ideas for an afternoon wedding reception- The ideal time for an afternoon wedding reception would be anytime from 2-5pm. You could add a lot of sophistication

No one has ever said that being married was a walk in the park. Imagining what difficulties lie ahead in married life, is not easy for newlyweds to do. Most married people have, at some point in the marriage, wondered if their marriage was really worth saving, if it was really worth the effort they were having to put into it.When the answer to that question is no, the marriage will end in divorce. When the answer is yes, and people decide to put in the work that is necessary,

How To Treat Your Wife With Respect: How To Show Respect To Your Wife Do you know how in a marriage that you start taking things your spouse for granted? In fact, it is often easier to focus on the frustrating things that your spouse does instead of the positive qualities that drew you together in the first place. The more you focus on the negative things, the more discontent you get with your relationship. Read on to discover how you can gain an appreciation for the role tha

My Husband Is Bored With Me: I Think My Husband Is Bored With Me When you think of marriage, what comes to mind? I'm sure you can think of a laundry list of things: good and bad. While many marriages end in divorce, others continue to grow and flourish despite tough times. What makes the couples who stay married different from those who don't? How do we as women contribute to the success or failure of our marriages? As women, we tend to be emotional, and we normally make deci

Obsessed With Wife's Past: Wife's Past Destroyed Marriage For most people, marriage is a sign of a new chapter in their lives. Many also consider it a new beginning where they can start fresh. When you know someone who just got married, wait for a few months and you'll be seeing brand new people emerging from the bride and groom. Although the idea of getting married may seem bright and sunny, it doesn't always hold a bright future for some couples. Why does this happen? Simpl

It's nothing new to say that cases of divorce is on the increase. People have blamed this on many varying issues. A basic fact is that despite this dismal report, your marriage doesn't have to travel that same path. Your marriage can be one of the different cases. When we look around us, we would see marriages that have lasted for quite long. Do you assume they didn't encounter challenges? None of these were spared from encountering challenges. If you look closely, you may fi

"Just do what I say!" At some point in our lives we all have said this when we could not find a satisfying agreement with our spouse or partner. Everyone of us has differences and disagreements. But healthy people find ways to resolve conflicts without turning them into wars. When you have ...

"HOW COME I CAN'T MEDITATE?" ARTICLE by Pamela Smale Williams LPC LMFT AAMFT copyright 2008-9 Ok, you're all set to experience a meditative state, or "alpha state" as some refer to it. Others might call this trance induction, self hypnosis, or Visualization practice. You try it out, and are terribly disappointed or confused at why you didn't reach what you thought you were searching for. To begin, ask yourself the following questions: Am I expecting a mystical, "Twilight Zone" sort of experience? Don't expect this! It isn't necessary to nor is it likely to be that type of jou ey.

Trust is an essential key in any relationship. I’ve helped couples rebuild trust after an affair, financial dishonesty, physical and emotional abuse as well as constant lying over small things. I’ve also worked with individuals to trust again after previous childhood trauma or relationship pain from their ex-partners.

Marriage Counseling: What, Why, Why Not, How What is Marriage Counseling</a? Any intervention in which a third party – Psychologist, Marriage Counselor, Life Coach, Medical professional or clergy –provides types of ‘therapy’ for either a married couple or a partnership who tries to resolve problems in their relationship. Typically, the two attend the counseling sessions together, or in the case of Online Counseling - the same phone or computer conference call.

Do you find yourself facing marriage problems with your wife? Does it seem like you just can't get on the same wavelength, or that no matter what you do or say your wife still isn't satisfied with your marriage? If so, then this article was written for you. As you continue reading we're going to bust one of the most common myths that you will hear regarding how to get your wife back. Can you guess what it is? The title pretty much says it all… Open Communication is Not a Ma

I Feel Invisible To My Husband: Feeling Invisible To My Partner The day you married the man of your dreams you probably envisioned a future filled with love and tenderness. It's natural for every bride on her wedding day to feel that way. You love the man and he's your own personal prince charming who will fulfill your every dream and make your life perfect, right? That illusion tends to last as long as the honeymoon or until he does something unappealing. No relationship is

Online marriage counseling is becoming increasingly more popular over the last few years - And for very good reasons. Online couples counseling services offer the same qualified and experienced professionals (via phone, chat or email), but with added benefits that traditional counseling just can't provide. Some people opt for ongoing counseling with a single counselor, while others choose a single session with a counselor just for guidance on a specific matter. The Top 5 Ben

For most of us, unconditional love is a difficult—if not impossible—concept to grasp. In an egocentric world bogged down with terms and conditions, the idea of loving someone unconditionally is akin to inviting a thief to one’s house and giving him a set of keys—pure trouble. Stipulations govern most aspects of our lives—employees are sworn to uphold a code of work ethics or risk discharge; students are required to follow school policies or hazard expulsion; churchg