Marriage and Divorce

If you are having problems in your marriage, you may be tempted to put a stop to the intimate relationship that you share with your spouse. You don’t feel like they deserve any pleasure that you once offered with a…
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Blushing brides and gallant grooms find themselves swept up in the whirlwind of wedding planning from the time she says, “Yes” until they both say, “I do”. Premarital counseling, although sometimes helpful, can’t prepare couples for the whole gamut that…
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Love can be expressed in many ways. For some, it comes easier than it does for others. With each passing day, your mate will see that you stay for a reason. Sometimes, however, that isn’t enough. Don’t be scared of…
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Keep your mind and body full of love. Wonder at the creations that God has provided beginning with you. Why does your heartbeat. Why does your blood flow in the right direction in your arteries and veins? How are we…
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There are some common myths perpetrated about marriage which do not always help couples to see the reality of what they are about to embark on clearly. The following are the most widely seen myths that it may be useful…
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It is not always easy to keep work pressures separate from the demands of family life, but through careful planning and effective communication, it can be done. It is reasonable for an employer to expect employees will give 100 percent to…
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To make recommendations on books relating to marriage is not an easy task. The main reason for this is because one has to first ascertain the reasons behind the readers book search. Are they seeking advice from a relationship viewpoint…
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Many women have found themselves “widowed” due to their mates obsessive addiction to World of Warcraft. For those who do not know, WoW is an online game where gamers can play with others around the world. Like various other online…
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If your wife is materialistic, buy her the biggest diamond you can afford. Even that may not be enough to keep you out of the doghouse. You have my sympathy. But, for the greatest majority of men (I hope), I…
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Many things in life have their on facts and myths, and marriage is no exception. Though some of these myths are reasonable they don’t have any basis. Take for instance the idea that marriage is the best means to financial…
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Marriage is work and when you stop working at it, the romance will shrivel up like a dead flower. The key to keeping a marriage strong is to maintain romance throughout the hustle and bustle of life. When you initially…
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Romance…Passion…Date night… If these words seem out of touch for you because of your budget, you will definitely want to keep reading! As a married mom, I completely understand the apprehension of some married couples to plan a date night. …
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It doesn’t matter how much that you love your spouse, or significant other, there are things about them which will get on your nerves, annoy you, and even cause arguments. Some of these things are deliberate, habit, but some of…
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“It’s not the gift that matters, but the thought behind the gift.” This is a woman’s mentality, I can assure you. Why are men so often portrayed as bad gift givers? I’ve known a lot of men who are great…
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There are many things a man can do to make his wife happy but few men “get it”. Affection is one thing and women need to feel loved and valued in a relationship. There are plenty of men out there…
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While both, husband and wife own the family budget, it´s the husband the most indicated to decide how to manage the family budget. As the husband is the head of a family, and is he who corresponds the endeavor of finding…
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There are certainly many things that women want from their husbands, but I cannot talk on behalf of every woman. Rather, I’ll be talking on my behalf and on the behalf of my married girlfriends. I have been blessed to…
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We would all like to be perfect.  We live in a world full of expectations.  We all want to be in the perfect marriage.  If I expect myself to be perfect, wouldn’t I expect my spouse to be perfect?  The…
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When I was growing up, I wondered why my mother would always dress up, put on make up and then stay home. When I asked her why she would go through all that trouble if she was not going to…
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Marriage in itself is an institution that takes time and effort to maintain. There are many factors that may determine its success or its failure and this institution takes a new meaning when one spouse (or both) is in the…
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The pressure is on and you have a deadline. There is a gift-giving occasion coming up, and once again you are expected to give the perfect gift. But wait, do you really have to give the ‘perfect’ gift? Probably not….
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Talking to a spouse about their flaws can be a very awkward time in a relationship.  However, it is a necessary evil and there are some ways to talk to a spouse about their flaws, provided that the one talking…
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Have you ever visited a relative or close friend who happens to be married and discovered that there are twin beds in that master bedroom? Or, perhaps the married couple has two separate bedrooms altogether. Aren’t married couples supposed to…
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Flaws are difficult to discuss because they acknowledge that shortcomings and bad habits are noticeable to others.  It can at first feel that these flaws are exaggerated and bothersome to the other person.  Most importantly, they challenge the desire to…
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While it is obvious that book learning cannot take the place of real-life learning, discounting the wisdom that can be found in good books is foolhardy. Thus, marriage being one of the greatest and most important relationships in life, it…
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The notion that women are never happy was probably thought up by men that didn’t know how to make a woman happy. The problem is that men think they know what make women happy and so they do that, but…
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Relationships are very hard to maintain, however it is possible as long as both people in the relationship work at it equally. I believe that relationships are like flowers. They need to be nurtured, cared for, cherished, tended to and…
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What does it take to turn a regular, humdrum anniversary into an stupendous, unforgettable occasion? Gold? Diamonds? Insanely expensive and elaborate gifts and outings? Perhaps you should plan an extraordinary trip to Europe followed by a cruise to the Bahamas?…
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Saying “I love you”? I’d be contented if lovers turned husband and wife and children of parents as well as parents of kids say words of kindness and niceties as a norm most of the times. On good days, bad…
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Many people spend their lives looking for the keys to a perfectly successful marriage.  While everyone is different and every relationship is different, there are indeed some universal things that can help everyone.  Things like communication, caring, and respect are…
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