Marriage and Divorce

Would you prefer everyday reality chit-chat or a little spiced up fantasy talk for a change? Which sounds more exciting? Spouses who may not get to be together for long or even short periods of time may need to keep their love connection…
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Intimacy is the part of a marriage we often fall short of daily. Intimacy is not about sex , quite the contrary, intimacy is about knowing what your partner needs in that moment of time, without them having to tell…
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“It is a truth universally accepted that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” Jane Austen’s words express the generally accepted truth of money and relationships in the Victorian era. Relationships,…
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I don’t believe in a boring sex life. I do understand however that a couple’s sex life does change as the relationship goes on. For those like myself with busy lives, sex is probably the last thing you think about….
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Marriage is a wonderful journey that allows two people to be enjoyably content. Being comfortable, cozy, secure and clicking along nicely is the essence of being married. It is a date for life perhaps, but one that comes with a…
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Recovering your self esteem after a bad marriage can take a while. A rough divorce can knock anyone for a loop, and leave you with a distinct sense of failure. You may feel massive guilt or shame, and even blame…
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This is the question many men and women ask themselves after a relationship has ended and even sometimes before one begins. So really, is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved? In my opinion, based…
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Over the 40 years that I have been counseling individual and couples, I have very often worked with people who are considering leaving their marriage. Often they say things like: * I no longer feel close or intimate with my…
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The honeymoon is over, you’ve settled into your respective daily routines, you’re working toward the perfect life…but somewhere along the way, the romance has started to wane.  All too often, couple encounter this problem; the pathway from the altar to…
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Finding yourself in a sexless marriage isn’t what you signed up for, but if it is not a loveless marriage you will be able to cope with the situation.  First, you need to understand why the relationship is sexless.  If…
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While I would really like to believe that a marriage of love is the best type of marriage, the reality is that many times it isn’t.  The problem with marrying for love is that often times you are marrying someone…
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According to the most recent statistics, the divorce rate, often quoted (even by this author in psychology classes) as 50% of marriages, is actually closer to the low 40 percentile. (Divorce Rate: It’s Not as High as You Think, By…
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Love takes on a new meaning for many of us when we become parents.  Children demand our attention as they are unable to care for themselves.  Often parents find that the new demands on their times (regardless of how welcome)…
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Dealing with the problems that arise in a marriage by cutting out the intimate portion out of the relationship is never a good idea and rarely if ever works. Sure it may work in the movies or on television, but…
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Having children can be an immensely rewarding and enriching experience and there is no question about it: once you’ve had a child your life will change forever. Even so there is no reason why, after having children, the romance and…
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Marriage makes many people take their relationship for granted. While married, many people believe that their spouse will honor his marriage vows to them for a lifetime, however, even when  that turns out to be true at least theoretically, none…
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You can only hold hands for so long and then its time to get down to business. A lot of women serve as the problem with sex in the marriage. The only thing they focus on is the wedding, the…
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Once the newlywed phase of marriage comes to an end, it is time for the real work of marriage to set in. Although marriage is a wonderful thing and there are few, if any, relationships that will ever be able…
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With today’s divorce rates skyrocketing, the family is suffering the loss. It makes you wonder if couples just take the easy way out through divorce. Most often they have really not given it their best shot? We don’t always give…
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Many people think they have settled for less in their marriage. I have felt that way at times. I am sure that my husband has felt that way at times as well. However, I have been married for over twenty-five…
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Kids are a beautiful gift that can be the perfect finishing touch to any relationship.  Many parents can’t imagine their lives without their children.  They fill the days with activities for the kids, and the overall thought process focuses on…
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You should talk about your fantasies with your spouse or partner.  Sharing your fantasies is a form of trust and a way to build intimacy.  Both of you should share all your little inside secrets and thoughts.  It helps to…
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Don’t let anyone convince you that long lasting relationships have to become stale or boring. It takes years to build a truly great love relationship, and those years can be full of excitement. Here are some tips to help keep…
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Romance is creating an atmosphere of sizzle, burning desire, and true passion, enriching a marriage to the utmost. Exploring your passion and desire for one another can keep any marriage exciting and fulfilling in the romance department. Sending flowers, a call just to say I love you,…
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Ways of keeping your relationship alive takes thoughtfulness, willingness and a giving heart. Be thoughtful and considerate. Think of ways you could surprise your partner. Keep the fire alive by doing small things for your special someone such as a…
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Today there is such a push to keep your marriage young and exciting. If you believe everything you see on television, read in the paper, online or in magazines, you will walk away convinced that your relationship is flawed if…
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Marriage will not only reveal the hair line cracks that were not visible before, it will CREATE cracks that weren’t there before. The good news is, that the right bonding to those cracks can make things stronger than ever before….
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Only the power of true unconditional love can save a marriage without sex. Depending on the circumstances, this marriage could be successful. You have a healthy married couple who could be sharing sexual relations, and they don’t. For this to be happening, there has…
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Bring Sex Back Into Your Marriage One of the main reasons a husband and wife would stop having sex is because of the way they view and perceive each other. When we feel a certain way towards someone it controls…
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In the hours after birth, the love that surges through you is unlike anything you’ve ever felt. This precious child is a product of the love between you and your spouse. There’s a dreamlike quality to life as you hold…
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