Marriage and Divorce

Getting married is forming a union. Making two people one, a whole, a partnership and you hope for life. One as a small child thinks that Prince Charming is going to coming flying up on his white horse and whiskey…
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Wives are always thankful. They wouldn’t hurt our feelings for the World, no matter how far from the mark we happen to fall, when getting them a gift. It isn’t so much buying a wife a gift that is the…
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The best way to say “I love you” is to show it. Be creative. For example, almost every holiday requires a card of some sort. Instead of trying to be creative with the card you choose, make one. For father’s…
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The idea of sex no longer excites you. Thinking alone is exhausting. You’re so over it that you’ll fake a headache or pretend you’re asleep just to avoid it. It doesn’t have to be that way, in fact there’s a…
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The hard work in a relationship does not end with the words “I do”. The feeling of being loved, respected, and cherished must be maintained by both parties in a marriage. For something to be considered romantic, it needs to…
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Your eye’s slowly open and all that fills your mind is the dream that you just had. Picture yourself with everything that you’ve ever wanted. Maybe its a Bentley or a brand new luxury home, or if you are just…
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The three words “I love you” carry power and passion. They also carry complications. To say “I love you” to someone should mean to have ultimate feelings of friendship, affection or passion for them. The phrase should be reserved for…
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Husbands are under a lot of pressure when they are searching for the perfect gift for their spouse. The perfect gift will demonstrate your love and appreciation to your wife. To make a great gift into the perfect gift, find…
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Do you remember how into each other you were before you got married? Do you remember all the good things you did for and to one another when you were dating? Where did they go? Who said that you can’t…
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When my wife and I were first married, we immediately began thinking about making it to our first anniversary. I guess when you’re young and broke, your dreams are what you have, and, our greatest dream was to be together;…
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Marriage myths are set long before you even get engaged. They are based on fairy tales, movies, books, and your own home life with your parents. Myths are assumptions that marriage will change your life and make you into something…
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Following 25 years of marriage, like most couples, you discover you have an empty nest. Your children are in college, living independently or married with families of their own. Years of scurrying to children’s sports or school events have come…
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Buying men presents can be an overwhelming task, but once you learn to decipher their hints, life is much easier. Men are usually quite blatant about their likes and dislikes. If they think a new product is stupid, you will probably…
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Intimacy is an important element of any relationship.  It can be tempting, however, to stop the intimacy when things aren’t going as they should.  If we’re not having our other needs met by our partner, we lose all desire to…
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I think we guys are generally pretty easy to shop for. We’re simple creatures with simple tastes (for the most part anyway) so it’s usually pretty straightforward to know what will thrill us. Some of the things that you can’t…
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Why would you read a book on marriage? Because we all need help at some time in our life, no matter how clever we think we are. How many times have you heard someone say “there is no book on…
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Both men and women need to feel loved. Try to keep positive loving thoughts of each other rekindled. When one does or makes a thoughtful gesture for their partner, reward them. I do not mean go and buy something; all…
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I have worked with individuals and couples for the past 42 years, and I have heard this question countless times: “Why doesn’t my partner want to have sex with me?” Over and over, I discover that there is often ONE…
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Whether it is lipstick on the collar of his shirt or messages left on his voice mail, the proof is undeniable. Your husband is cheating, but the biggest problem is how to cope with that knowledge. Whether you choose to…
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In contemporary society we often wonder whether there are any advantages at all to being married. For younger generations marriage is seen as an outdated institution, something that you may finally get round to for sentimental reasons – or no…
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Many people go into marriages blindsided and with false hopes. They think that marriage is a quick fix for happiness. This is not true. It is all what you make of it. What works for one doesn’t always work for…
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No marriage is immune to problems. After all, a marriage is a union between two individuals who are bound to have disagreements even if they have the deepest commitment to each other and a shared life. As long as the…
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According to biblical principles we are told to go forth and multiply.  However, more and more couples married or cohabiting choose not to have children for a variety of reasons.  Although not exclusive, this is especially true of professional couples…
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“My marriage had its ups and downs like anyone’s, but when it came down to it, I knew it was solid.  I miss that sort of security, and that sort of connection with someone.”  -Jane Austen Solid people can be…
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Ideally, marriage combines two hearts, and, if agreed upon, two paychecks. From the onset the financial benefits of marriage can be a positive. Couples who combine their income, can strenghten their financial future, and purchasing power. Although single people can buy a…
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Whilst most people adore their spouse, love alone is not enough to make a successful marriage. Every single marriage is different, each one having its very own unique sets of up and downs. No doubt yours will as well. There…
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Our lives are so full and for the most part they are scheduled but when it comes to spicing up your marriage you need to embrace some spontaneity. This of course can be planned spontaneity but you may find that with a little…
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Marriage naturally comes with ups and downs because it is imperfect, like life itself. Some married couples only expect the ups, and are therefore not prepared for the downs. It is essential for married couples to be aware of the…
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Dating your spouse puts the sparkle back into your relationship. Married couples spend quality time together whilst rekindling the flames of love. While one was young and growing up, they perceived marriage to be one very long honeymoon, with the…
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Marriage brings with it many benefits and involves sharing many things. One of these things is finances. Combining the income and expenses of two people almost always results in more money available, but this isn’t the only financial benefit of becoming legally…
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