Marriage comes with certain responsibilities that need to be fulfilled. The question here is: who will fulfill them? You could hire some household help if you want, but with the rather taxing demand of that option on anyone’s budget, it’s not really a practical alternative. Continue reading →

How we perceive things define what they are. If we perceive them to be negative, they become negative. Take your marriage, for example. Because you miss your youth, you begin to entertain thoughts that your marriage stole it away. Continue reading →

There are many reasons why people would rather be by themselves instead of telling their partners what’s on their mind. Continue reading →

Some people say that a couple who doesn’t argue is a couple who has lost their feelings for one another. So, in this light, arguments are quite good. They are representative of impassioned feelings. Love is a powerful emotion after all, and the manifestations of love can equally be as powerful. Continue reading →

Most arguments stem from the negative thoughts we entertain. These thoughts are triggered by what we call negative scripts. If we can learn how to curtail them, it would be like an eternal sunshine lighting up our lives. Using negative … Continue reading →

Let’s make it clear–a marriage needs understanding to thrive. But what do you think of whenever you hear the word “understanding?”

To listen? Surely, understanding someone takes more than just listening to what he or she has to say. Continue reading →

We have previously discussed that a marriage involved the union of two distinct individuals. Surely, not everything will fall your way. There are stark differences that are exhibited, and often, these differences will come into conflict with each other. That … Continue reading →

Marriage, despite being a union of hearts, minds and souls, still involves two distinct personalities, each having different thoughts, different ideas, different perceptions, and different experiences. This is why communication in marriage is so important. Continue reading →

What goes into a great marriage? Imagine cooking your favorite delicacy without some ingredients. Impossible, right?

The same can be said about a great marriage. There are some necessary components to make it work. Without these components, the marriage will most certainly crumble. Continue reading →

Why do marriages fail, and can you save a failing marriage?

A lot of reasons can be enumerated as to why marriages fail. These may range from unhealthy relationships, to not being happy anymore, to third parties, to belated realizations, and the like. Continue reading →